I'm in pain

[StorybookSeven]

Would someone please tell me how to stave off back pain? It's been a recurring thing for one or two years now, but I've only been told it's a pulled muscle when I went to the doctor.

At about the middle of my back, if you trace the bottom of the left side of your rip cage around to your spine, my back pinches. If I really have to move quickly or lift something heavy, I have to hold my breath so it doesn't pinch more. I'm currently leaning over in my chair because I can't sit or stand straight, and it just fucking hurts.

[Profanity]

Switch mouse hands.

[Xenomit]

Find something extremely heavy, turn your back to it, grip it with your back still turned to it, and with all your strength, use your spine in a jerking, twisting motion to try and lift the object. Results may vary.

[Kwing]

If it's a pulled muscle there's not a whole lot you can do. Depending on what's going on, using heat might make the issue better OR worse. There are three main 'erector' muscles in the back; it's possible that, for some reason, your body is not delegating the work evenly between them, which might account for some of the pain.

Could you post a side-view picture of yourself? It's possible your spinal curve is causing part of the problem.

[Profanity]

Also a reminder:

Never take advice from Xenomit. You'll just end up straining the wrong muscles doing what he said to do.

[Phobotech]

Stretches that involve slow twists of the spine, like your left shoulder curving over to your left hip about halfway, and same for the other side.

Take one hand, and extend that arm straight up. Bend that arm at the elbow, so that hand is over your opposite shoulder. Take the other hand, grab the raised arm's wrist, and gently pullllll it down, go with it. The top of your head now at your inner elbow. Your neck and your spine curving in the direction that the wrist is being pulled down.

tl:dr, do moar stretches. Make sure you ain't sleeping weird, sitting weird, or walking with a slouch...be more consciencous in what you have established as the neutral rest position of your spine.

Worst comes to worse, see a chiropractor.

[NekoMika]

Having heat on your back or using muscle rub and trying to sit straight should help a bit if you try to do so for at least 10-15 minutes a day.

[Scintillating]

At 4/23/14 11:42 PM, StorybookSeven wrote: Would someone please tell me how to stave off back pain? It's been a recurring thing for one or two years now, but I've only been told it's a pulled muscle when I went to the doctor.

At about the middle of my back, if you trace the bottom of the left side of your rip cage around to your spine, my back pinches. If I really have to move quickly or lift something heavy, I have to hold my breath so it doesn't pinch more. I'm currently leaning over in my chair because I can't sit or stand straight, and it just fucking hurts.

Wow, I have that exact same thing. (probably) I believe my problem is a weak back, due to a sedentary lifestyle. It's intermittent, not a constant thing. I tried doing some back exercises, but that made my back a lot more sore for a week.

You could see a masseuse or chiropractor, or do a bodyweight version of the good-morning exercise, among other things.
Also, make sure your chair is a proper chair with lower back support.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/23/14 11:48 PM, Kwing wrote: If it's a pulled muscle there's not a whole lot you can do. Depending on what's going on, using heat might make the issue better OR worse. There are three main 'erector' muscles in the back; it's possible that, for some reason, your body is not delegating the work evenly between them, which might account for some of the pain.

Could you post a side-view picture of yourself? It's possible your spinal curve is causing part of the problem.

I thought it was a slipped disk at first because it's close to my spine, and the intensity was pretty bad at times, but probably not. I didn't exercise today, and it came about about 2 hours ago when I was still sitting here on the computer. I'll try the heat, though.

At 4/23/14 11:49 PM, Profanity wrote: Also a reminder:

Never take advice from Xenomit. You'll just end up straining the wrong muscles doing what he said to do.

It was funny to read though.

At 4/23/14 11:50 PM, Phobotech wrote: tl:dr, do moar stretches. Make sure you ain't sleeping weird, sitting weird, or walking with a slouch...be more consciencous in what you have established as the neutral rest position of your spine.

Worst comes to worse, see a chiropractor.

I've considered seeing a chiropractor, but my dad had a bad experience once in which whatever was ailing him was worsened. I know it doesn't usually turn out like that, most likely the practitioner was bad, but he'll still try to convince me out of it.

[NuclearInfected]

Take some ibuprofen.

[Phobotech]

At 4/24/14 12:02 AM, StorybookSeven wrote:
I've considered seeing a chiropractor, but my dad had a bad experience once in which whatever was ailing him was worsened. I know it doesn't usually turn out like that, most likely the practitioner was bad, but he'll still try to convince me out of it.

Most definitely that particular practitioner, I agree. Still, that should be a last resort (before it worsens) anyway due to the high cost of an appointment.

In the meantime, stay away from enflammatory foods that are high in sodium, hydrate yourself well, stretch and even limber up your spine with some cardio (try not to emphasize weighted exercises).

Again, mind your posture, and good luck. Hope that its just a temporary pinched nerve that'll subside with time and patience. Sometimes that kinda stuff is triggered by a big weather change.

[kazumazkan]

At 4/23/14 11:50 PM, SCTE3 wrote: Having heat on your back or using muscle rub and trying to sit straight should help a bit if you try to do so for at least 10-15 minutes a day.

^this^
use some oils used for massage the ones that will heat the skin and try to rub the the spot that hurts you can aslo try and do some stretch's.
like right now i have some pain in my lower back and some stretching should work and rubbing oils.
also take some ibuprofen

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 12:04 AM, NuclearInfected wrote: Take some ibuprofen.

Noted, did such and waiting to see if it works.

At 4/24/14 12:06 AM, Phobotech wrote: In the meantime, stay away from enflammatory foods that are high in sodium, hydrate yourself well, stretch and even limber up your spine with some cardio (try not to emphasize weighted exercises).

I had soup today and put salt in it. :B I have to manage what I eat and stay active, because my mom has a hereditary disease that affects your hips, so I'm likely to get it.

Again, mind your posture, and good luck. Hope that its just a temporary pinched nerve that'll subside with time and patience. Sometimes that kinda stuff is triggered by a big weather change.

Thanks, man. The weather's been normal, but it only appears once in a while, so I have no idea what triggers it.

At 4/24/14 12:06 AM, kazumazkan wrote:

At 4/23/14 11:50 PM, SCTE3 wrote: Having heat on your back or using muscle rub and trying to sit straight should help a bit if you try to do so for at least 10-15 minutes a day.

^this^
use some oils used for massage the ones that will heat the skin and try to rub the the spot that hurts you can aslo try and do some stretch's.

I'll see if I can have someone massage my back tomorrow, thanks.

[Kwing]

At 4/24/14 12:02 AM, StorybookSeven wrote: I thought it was a slipped disk at first because it's close to my spine, and the intensity was pretty bad at times, but probably not. I didn't exercise today, and it came about about 2 hours ago when I was still sitting here on the computer. I'll try the heat, though.

It's probably not a herniation; as I recall, 98% of all disc herniations happen between L4-L5 or L5-S1, and among the other 2%, the vast majority of those are still in the lumbar or cervical regions. Since you mentioned the pain is around your ribs, I'm guessing what you're experiencing is local to the thoracic area.

If I asked you to point to the pain, how would you do it? Is it something you can point to with one fingertip, or is the affected area more broad?

[DM692]

At 4/24/14 12:31 AM, Kwing wrote: It's probably not a herniation; as I recall, 98% of all disc herniations happen between L4-L5 or L5-S1, and among the other 2%, the vast majority of those are still in the lumbar or cervical regions. Since you mentioned the pain is around your ribs, I'm guessing what you're experiencing is local to the thoracic area.

If it weren't for your percents being a little different, I'd be very tempted to call you on your "as I recall".

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 12:39 AM, Decimating wrote: Lie down and rest. That's all I can suggest.

It's 1:17am. I probably should soon.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 12:52 AM, DM692 wrote:

At 4/24/14 12:31 AM, Kwing wrote: It's probably not a herniation; as I recall, 98% of all disc herniations...

If it weren't for your percents being a little different, I'd be very tempted to call you on your "as I recall".

Wikipedia is everyone's universal "as I know it" these days.

[Thor]

Fun fact: orgasms are a natural pain reliever

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 01:21 AM, Thor wrote: Fun fact: orgasms are a natural pain reliever

Fun fact: I still had a headache afterwards, once.

I know

[Reiewer]

get laid

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 01:18 AM, Decimating wrote:

At 4/24/14 01:17 AM, StorybookSeven wrote:

At 4/24/14 12:39 AM, Decimating wrote: Lie down and rest. That's all I can suggest.

It's 1:17am. I probably should soon.

Alright.

Then again, I probably won't.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 01:41 AM, Decimating wrote:

At 4/24/14 01:39 AM, StorybookSeven wrote: Then again, I probably won't.

Why not?

I'm finishing copying notes from a class. My handwriting sucks when I'm forced to abbreviate and exchange words for symbols when trying to get down important information.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 01:51 AM, Decimating wrote:

At 4/24/14 01:50 AM, StorybookSeven wrote: I'm finishing copying notes from a class. My handwriting sucks when I'm forced to abbreviate and exchange words for symbols when trying to get down important information.

Oh. Take a break then.

Newgrounds is a break, right? Though, I am getting up to stretch.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 01:56 AM, Decimating wrote:

At 4/24/14 01:53 AM, StorybookSeven wrote: Newgrounds is a break, right? Though, I am getting up to stretch.

Newgrounds is a good place to fry your brain the way I see it.

You're probably right on that one. But it's a site I frequent and I enjoy reading some people's posts, no one said you can't have multiple tabs open.

[Cordyceps]

That's pretty close to your left kidney. If your pee is usually a dark yellow then you should ask a doctor about it.

[StorybookSeven]

At 4/24/14 02:06 AM, Cordyceps wrote: That's pretty close to your left kidney. If your pee is usually a dark yellow then you should ask a doctor about it.

It's been looking alright lately. I'm almost certain it's something with my back muscles.

[SolidPantsSnake]

My brother in law pulled a disc. If you'd had it for years that might be what happened to you as well. Sounds it.

If you are lucky it might pop back in place.

[i-am-ghey]

Improve your posture plus more exercise and stretching?

[Madjasper1]

At 4/23/14 11:42 PM, StorybookSeven wrote: Would someone please tell me how to stave off back pain? It's been a recurring thing for one or two years now, but I've only been told it's a pulled muscle when I went to the doctor.

At about the middle of my back, if you trace the bottom of the left side of your rip cage around to your spine, my back pinches. If I really have to move quickly or lift something heavy, I have to hold my breath so it doesn't pinch more. I'm currently leaning over in my chair because I can't sit or stand straight, and it just fucking hurts.

repost this if u cry evertim

(Okay, these are generally done on LoserTube and WasteBook, but I wanted to be a dick and bring these to Newgrounds. Spice things up a bit, you know what I'm sayin'?)

[Alowious]

Get off the computer and go lie down or relax somewhere. Marathon a TV show.