Question 1

should i be exercising if i have a lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Stretching: With a low back injury, the most prudent thing to do is simple low back stretches like williams low back exercises to stretch the muscles and allow them to relax.
Look up spineuniverse.Com and find williams flexion exercises.  These can help.
If it persists, see your family md for further evaluation.

Question 2

what daily things can i do to help a lower back injury heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Rest heat OTC meda: Generally most just get better with activity restriction and rest but one can apply heat or cold depending what feels best and take over the counter meds like tylenol, (acetaminophen) Naproxen or Ibuprofen if no medical conditions that preclude their use or allergy problems. Guided exercise after a short period of rest is helpful as well.

Question 3

how long does will it take for a lower back injury to completely heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Improvement of symptoms depends on what is the cause.  Muscle spasms respond well and quickly to physical therapy and anti- inflammatories.  Fractures and nerve impingement takes a longer time.  Average for pain is 4-6 weeks.

Question 4

what could be causing a lower back injury when bearing down on it alleviates the pain to some extent?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Most nontraumatic low back pain will get better with simple rest.  If it doesn't or if it goes down your leg or causes weakness, see your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 5

can a lower back injury affect your upper back also ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not uncommon as the muscles are interconnected.

Question 6

can a lower back injury affect the upper back as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain in the lower back can cause you to tighten upper back muscles. Also, your gait may be altered to compensate for low back pain, this too can cause upper back pain.

Question 7

can a lower back injury cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

: Not likely. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948
Wish you good health!

Question 8

can a lower back injury cause pain in the groin area?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can have pain radiation down into the groin or into the leg.  There can be radiation of the pain from the back without any affected nerve roots in the back and/or there can be irritation of a nerve root in the lower back that supplies part of the leg and you may feel pain in the distribution of that nerve root. There are other things that can also cause groin pain.

Question 9

can a person with a lower back injury from two spinal fusions still sea kayak?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once a spine fusion consolidates, very few restrictions are medically necessary. One should always use good body mechanics and back care techniques with or without previous spine fusion.

Question 10

cortisone injections vs prp injections. which is the better choice when dealing with a lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone vs PRP: Cortisone has better evidence-based medicine support. At the same time the use of cortisone is limited due to it's side effects. 
Rec.: see your pain management specialist for more information.

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