Posts Tagged ‘Spine’

Will muscle relaxants help for pain caused by my spine?

August 6th, 2010
Jess asked:


My chiropractor said my neck is bent outwards instead of inwards, and that this is the reason for my extremely bad upper back pain. It hurts right between my shoulder blades, closer to the right. It is in an extremely hard place to make comfortable, and I swear the pain is about to kill me if I don’t go crazy first.

I can’t afford the chiropractor anymore, but it did help while I was going. I told my doctor about my pain and he gave me a muscle relaxant.

My question is: Will muscle relaxants help if the pain is caused by my spines displacement?

The only thing I’ve found that helps (and I’ve tried a lot of things lately) is Vicodin (or something like it). And my fiancee’s massaging, but he’s getting tired of it pretty quick.

I’m desperate and my doctors are hesitant to give narcotics. I hate to ask for them, but I’m at the end of my rope!

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Back fusion seems to be slow healing. any one know how long this usually takes to heal?

July 18th, 2010
nurse_driller asked:


my husband had his spine (lower Lumbar) fused back on the 5th of Dec. he is still just going from the couch to the chair to the bed living on tramadol and flexeril… Is this normal or should his back be feeling better by now?

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Easy Back Pain Remedies

April 28th, 2010
Kat S asked:




Depending on the condition of your back and the amount of pain you are having please do not attempt to use home remedies without first consulting your Doctor. There are as many home remedies for back pain as there are hairs on our pretty little heads. Back pain can be severe and chronic. For those who live with chronic back pain there isn’t anything they wouldn’t give to end the discomfort.

After being examined by a physician you’ve just found out that the muscles around your spine are contracting. Your have a slip disk in your lower back that keeps you from being as active as you like. How will you get rid of this awful feverish pain?

A drug called Flexeril (a muscle relaxer) will help to ease the pain. Your Doctor may recommend a surgical proceedure that will assist you with your discomfort and agitation. Until he does perform surgery it is a good idea to keep the muscles in your back nice and relaxed. Flexeril is a called a miracle drug by many. And, they are a non-addictive, well-respected, and frequently prescribed drug for those who suffer with this type of pain.

Building up the muscles in the area around your back pain is also a great remedy for chronic back pain. There are simple stretches you can do to contract the muscles in your back. Work your work routine slowly to maximize the results. Again, always consult a physician and in this case a physical therepist who can advise you of the best excersizes for back pain. Follow the Doctors instructions to the letter.

Has your Doctor prescribed a Dexa Scan? Health conscious females would not dream of ever skipping a female examination. But what does a relatively healthy woman know about another very vital health check called the bone density test? If you suffer with chronic back pain and need remedies then don’t rule out any test that might be helpful in determining the best medical plan for improving your condition.

There are a lot of back pain myths out there. Don’t fall for every remedy you hear or read about. The snake oil salesman are still alive and kicking. They’re backs are still in great condition while they prowl the web trying to sell you something that probably won’t work. Stay away from back remedies that promise the world. In most cases your pain will only be postponed if that! In all cases it’s your personal physician that can help you most.

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