what is wrong with my back! help please!

  • Thread starter Thread starter LMT24
  • Start date Start date
L

LMT24

Guest
Hi I am new on here and I quickly just rushed to my computer found your site because about 10 minutes ago i was out and moved slightly not even a twisting body movement and a little below the middle of my back tightened up and I cant bend forward..I cant take a deep breath....I can slightly move it left to right. I am a little worried...I am 24 and in fairly good health..i am a little confused on what happened..i could understand if i was lifting something or that if i jerked around..i literally was just walking...it hurts so much never had pain like this in my back before. i have always had lower back pain, but nothing like this. Any one have an idea of what happened??
 
First, relax.

It sounRAB as simple as a muscle spasm. Try an over the counter pain reliever of your choice, and place ice and heat on your back, alternating. Don't use the ice for more then 10 minutes at a time. If the ice is painful, then just stick with the heat.

Make sure you have enough potassium in your diet. If you're unsure, eat a banana or two each day - lots of potassium in bananas. Low potassium can cause muscle cramps and spasms.

But most importantly, relax. If there's no improvement after a few days give your doctor a call.
 
Back
Top