Question 1

how do i treat my lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Rest, ice, nsaids: In general you will need to rest and take it easy until the symptoms resolve. Depending
on the severity of the injury you might need a few days of rest, or a combination of rest, ice
nsaids and physical therapy to alleviate your
symptoms.
While the severity of lower back injuries varies greatly you must pay attention to your
symptoms and return to activities gradually to
prevent reinjury.

Question 2

how could i help my lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

If: If back pain is worse with activity & better with rest, does not affect your sleep & is not associated with any weight loss, fever, chills or sweats then you can try some things otherwise see a doctor. First, stop smoking if you do so. Start exercising daily including stretching & cardio workouts which can be a fast walk to begin with but start slowly.  Otc meds may help as well as a back support.

Question 3

in what way can i help my lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Therapy, medications: Initial treatments for pain due to a back injury include physical therapy, massage, medications. Some try acupuncture or chiropractic manipulation. Weight loss, if possible, can help. If symptoms are more severe, consider pain management for stronger medications. Sometimes, despite all these treatments, symptoms are still there. Consider an evaluation by a spine surgeon to discuss surgery.

Question 4

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

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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 5

what should i do about my lower back injury from work?

Accepted Answer

Report it : If you have sustained a work related injury, you must first report it and your job must file first report of injury or illness to the insurance company. You will be given a claim number and assigned a claim adjuster. You mat then seek medical care through a chosen by you or sent to facility chosen by the insurance. If there is an ermergency go to the nearest er!

Question 6

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 7

how do i get over my lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Time: Rest, heat, ice, supportive bed, exercise, follow your dr's instructions?

Question 8

how long willa lower back injury completely heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on injury: Type and severity ax well as how in shape you are to begin with ax well as your overall health.  If just a muscle strain, 2 to 6 weeks on average while a disc issue from a couple of weeks to several months for most.  This is assuming  there is no injury involving a fracture.

Question 9

can you tell me how long for a pulled lower back injury?

Accepted Answer

Generally a few days: Up to 6 weeks depending on the injury severity and your overall physical condition ; health as well as age.  If symptoms persist or worsen or change in character such as pain traveling into leg(s)  there may be not just a muscle injury and then you should be evaluated if the level or degree of symptoms warrant it.

Question 10

lower back injury from deadlifts. how long is the recovery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on Diagnosis: Depends on specific type of injury -- both for most types of injuries for this sort of mechanism, if you follow treatments recommended by your doctor including nsaids, lumbar stabilization program, avoiding heavy lifting, and repetitive squating/bending, it should resolve in about 4-6 weeks.

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