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Pinched Nerve
koolmoecraig:
I have a pinched nerve in my lower back. It's killing me and there doesn't seem to be anything that I can do for it.
I've been to a chiropractor, thai massage to no avail.
Mr regular doctor said to use a heating pad for 20 min and then ice for 20 min. I've been doing that all weekend and it doesn't feel any better at all.
Anyone have any home remedies I should try? This is the worst pain that I have even experienced in my life.
protokatie:
Stretching may help (I mean stretching of the spine). "orbital" stretching (like what many do with their necks when they have a headache) could also help (IE stand with your legs apart and bend forward, then rotate your bend to your right, then backward, then to your left, then back to home). Do that several times, then repeat but in the opposite direction. This can help stretch muscles in your abdomen, and release some pressure on that pinched nerve you have. I've heard of people who hang themselves upside down to relieve back problems, that might work as well. If it becomes a major problem, your doc may not have the tools to see what is really wrong. You may end up needing surgery.
HaRuMaN:
I had some back pain a while back... there are some yoga exercises that you can do that help somewhat.
Start with this one: Sphinx Pose
Then maybe try:
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
*disclaimer*
I am not a doctor! This is just something that worked for me, try at your own risk, blah blah blah...
ChadTower:
Yoga will always help with something like that if you are physically capable as you are and if you start at the very beginning. Don't just jump into poses. They are sequential and the warmups/stretches build on themselves. Try a beginner Yoga class at the Y or get a beginner DVD. If you're in too much pain right now or don't have the range of motion you're going to have to start with some really remedial stretching work first.
Core flexibility and strength are almost always the answer for minor back problems.
Ginsu Victim:
--- Quote from: HarumaN on January 12, 2009, 08:52:50 am ---Then maybe try:
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
--- End quote ---
If these don't do it, there's a little book out there called the Kama Sutra. Similar poses, different results.
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