Sore back

[Maydup]

A month ago I fell over and hurt my back. (I posted here at the time)

http://www.theanswerb.../Question1157600.html

I took ibuprofen and arnica tablets for a week or so and the initial pain did deminish, but I am still not right. I cannot sit for long nor can I stand or walk for long before I get a lower back pain. I'm tired of it now and permanently weary from not getting any real relief from it.

Its not a severe pain, just a long dull ache which I'm assuming is still muscle bruising. Can anyone advise if I should be taking anything or doing anything to improve the situation?

(Never had much luck at the GP with back ache, so haven't bothered to go!)

[beckersjay]

Have you thought of trying an osteopath or chiropractor? I have had very good experiences with both in dealing with intractable back pain.

[nungate]

Is it possible you hurt the coccyx when you fell? That usually takes ages to improve

[Maydup]

No beckersjay, I haven't tried either. I suppose I'd hoped it we be OK by now.

What's the difference and if I we to consider it, how would I best decide which one to try?

[Maydup]

Its very possible nungate. I just need to be patient I guess?

[nungate]

Just wondering, you know those "rings" you get for sitting on? Do you think that might ease things when you sit down?

[Maydup]

^^^ now that's a good idea - thanks nungate.

Off to google them.

[nungate]

You're very welcome Maidup, I hope it helps.

[beckersjay]

Osteopaths and chiropractors are very similar in their approach to back pain. I believe their training is very similar too. Obviously you want one who is qualified and experienced - do you know anyone who might be able to give a personal recommendation? It's possible that when you fell, you jolted something out of alignment and some careful manipulation would help and enable the muscles to relax and heal. Wish I could be more help as I know from personal experience how debilitating long term back pain can be. After a month it seems you can do with more than painkillers.

[baza]

you should not take ibuprofen or anything with aspirin in for bruising. Try an alternative pain-killer.

[Mojo-Jo-Jo]

It's possible that the muscles around the hurt one has gone into spasm, from trying to protect the damage.
See your GP but something like Tramadol and rest will help if that's what it is.