I had to move a heavy object, a 15 gallon tank for a small spray rig. It has about 13 gallons in it. I looked at it and said to myself, "if I move this I'm going to hurt my back". So, what do I do? I move it and feel that familiar "ping" in my lower back. I'm a moron.

Ruined all the weekend plans and I'm laid up. When I walk I look like a 90 year old and I feel 100.

Any tips for low back relief?

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Any tips for low back relief?

Lift with your legs next time.

I kniw it's probably wrong, but an hour in the recliner with an electric heating pad under the Trouble area always does me a lot of good.

Rum works well, vodka works almost as well.

Try a TENS unit along with medicated patches from your doctor.

One could also say, as in combat, TRUST your instincts. Your instincts said DON'T MOVE IT.

A couple of stiff drinks will loosen you up and give you temporary relief.

I hate it when that happens.

Crunches and hanging from a chinning bar help my sore, but not injured back. If you are actually injured, possibly about movement can possibly do harm.

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I kniw it's probably wrong, but an hour in the recliner with an electric heating pad under the Trouble area always does me a lot of good.

Ice first to reduce swelling, heat later.

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Originally posted by sousana:
Try a TENS unit along with medicated patches from your doctor.

One could also say, as in combat, TRUST your instincts. Your instincts said DON'T MOVE IT.

Yas, but you forgot the part where I'm a moron.

The TENS does help.

I did that right before I left for France a few weeks ago. I was hobbling around just like you described, though it wasn't as bad as previous occasions.

Lots of wine and cognac and a rich French diet seemed to straighten me out.

Some advil. Every four hours. Light duty for a few days Mark.

Listen to the voice in your head next time. Moving tires around is what usually does it for me.

2 chicks at the same time should loosen you up pretty good.

Ice is your friend. Heat later. Once you start feeling better, do some gentle yoga core exercises. They will help you down the road. Also, learn to ask for help.

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Originally posted by Skins2881:
Rum works well, vodka works almost as well.

I much prefer vodka over rum.
Or tequila, which has the added benefit of making me hallucinate (the reason that I haven't had tequila in over 30 years).

After a few days you will be feeling a bit better.
Then go buy a two wheel hand truck and use it next time.

The 7 stretches at this site are pretty good:

http://www.simpleorganiclife.o...lief-1796294996.html

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Originally posted by JasonEuc:
The 7 stretches at this site are pretty good:

http://www.simpleorganiclife.o...lief-1796294996.html

Are these for preventing injury or for healing injury?

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..."if I move this I'm going to hurt my back". So, what do I do? I move it and feel that familiar "ping" in my lower back. I'm a moron.

I don't listen to that voice in my head either, so you're not the only moron out there. Last time it said "If you get any closer to the edge of this ditch, you're going to get the tractor stuck." Much fun and hilarity ensued.

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Originally posted by mark123:

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Originally posted by JasonEuc:
The 7 stretches at this site are pretty good:

http://www.simpleorganiclife.o...lief-1796294996.html

Are these for preventing injury or for healing injury?

It helps to prevent, and if injured helps to loosen up the muscles in the lower back. My issue is sciatica, and when that hits, those stretches definitely help.

And ibuprofen.

And heat.

Hand cart (for the next time) and Advil PM before bed.