Pulled Muscle

I would advise you to talk to your doctor's nurse. If you're in pain, you may need to get it looked at, or she/he may have some helpful ideas for you.

In the meantime, check to see if you have some inflamation. If it's tender to the touch, you probably do. Try an ice compress for 5-10 on and off. That's usually what it takes to alleviate inflamation and pain till you see the doctor.

Hope you feel better soon.

~L.
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K.-

Try a chiropractor. I had my husband go when he had a similar problem and now he does not think I am crazy for going anymore. It may take a couple of times but it can help.

Mind Over Back Pain (John Sarno) is also a good book.

try soaking in some EPSON salt bath you might have a pulled muscle and from experience you need to keep your back and abdomen muscles strong they work together if it doesn't get better inthe next few days go see a doctor. I have also had acupuncture done and it does miracles and I can't stand needles. I am 42 and I feel in pretty good shape and health but I make sure I try to exercise with something at least a couple times a week. and I don't eat fastfood (rarely)

any time you have a sore back and can't lift simple objects, you should go see your doctor, because one small pain can become one big problem. (not to scare you, but) my cousin had a sore back (just a twinge) but woke up one day a couple days after he injured his back he couldn't walk. He had to go in and have emergency surgery on a herniated disk in his back, so...just a thought. You don't want a little problem to become something that requires surgery.

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Oh, I've done this! If you can't even pick up a cereal box, then yes I'd definitely recommend going to the Dr. - see if your GP or someone you know can give you the name of a good Chiropractor. In the mean time, I'll tell you what mine told me - never put heat on a muscle injury, always ice it - ice on for 20 minutes, off for 20 minutes, for as much of the day as you can with a little one running around. Take ibuprofen, and make the appointment asap. I hope you feel better soon!

Dear K.,
I'd get in to see a doctor just to be sure it's just a pulled muscle. I'm a 62 year old very active woman who has also pulled a muscle while bending over to put on my pajamas one night. I found that alternating hot and cold compresses helped. The lifesaver for me was Shaklee Physique. It's an all natural sports drink formulated especially for muscle recovery AND IT WORKS. Here's my website link: http://www.shaklee.net/lolahilton. Follow this path to find the product that US Olympic teams use for muscle recovery:
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Sounds like an injury that could be helped by chiropractic. Try it. A good chiropractor will give you x-rays and see what is going on with your back. Good luck.

It sounds like you have pulled a muscle in your back. I did the same thing just opening a window! It will eventually go away but the doctor can give you something to tolerate the pain until then. I was given skelaxin and ibuprophen, it made a big difference and I'm glad I went!

Hi K.,
I am sorry you hurt yourself. It always helps to put ice on it
rest for a few days. However, if it does not get better you should seek medical attention. Hope this helps
S.

I LOVE my chiropractor and he can probably help even if he can't fix it entirely. May, Eric R DC - May Family Chiropractic
Address: 506 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 263-505

OUCH! Been there, done that...but in my neck. Yes, go see your doc. It will get better, but they can give you medicine and some exercises to help you get going. Mine is recurrent, so I now keep a supply of muscle relaxers (Skelaxin is my favorite...doesn't make me loopy), Motrin 800, and Prednisone (if it gets really bad) on hand. Physical therapy was very helpful too. Don't ignore it! Back pains/injuries have a tendency to recur.

hi K.-I unfortunately have done this same type of thing numerous times. It can be extremely painful! And who has time for that? Your best bet now is to ice the area once an hour for about 15 minutes. I know this is a lot so try at least a few times a day..more is better though.Get some Advil(the liqui-gels are the best) take 4 every six hours..if they don't bother your stomach. If it continues to get worse of course call your doc.

Most pulls and strains in the mid-back are caused from weakness in the lower back and core/ab muscles. If you are working your abs make sure you are also working your lower back and streching...yoga is great for prevention!

I used to be a personal trainer...now have an 8 week old..I need to take my own advice about the core work!

Hope this helps.. Take care of yourself! Let me know-J.

You should go to the doctor and get some relief! The best "cocktail" for a pulled muscle is valium and vicoden. Not pushing drugs, but I've pulled muscles in my back before and out of everything I've been given, that worked the best! Don't stay in pain. And, used ice or heat, which ever feels better for you.
Hope you feel better soon!

Hi K. - I think that anytime you have a medical concern, you should indeed seek advice from a medical professional. Have a lovely day!!!!

K., get the Book "Pain Free" A Revolutionary Method For Stopping Chronic Pain, By Pete Egoscue. This book is wonderful for any pain. Page 131 thru 133 is the best excerise to help with pain you are describing.
Good Luck,
M. B.

P.s. I am 43 and I have Fibromyalgia and am a professional pet groomer and pull muscles all the time. This book gives the best advice I know! Take care.

We all get older and I have to say momma...you're up there,along with me!I have a 20yro,a16yro,and a 2 1/2 year old and am 40!!!We may have patience but our bodies do give out...I am not a doctor,but I would assume you have a pulled muscle and if you have the 'TIME' can fix it with rest!!!!If you are not that lucky...well "suck it up" I deal with a bad back daily(hurt it when I was 24)soooooo,your child may mock you as mine does..."oh(grabbing her back)I'm old!!!!"I feel
daily as if I'm gonna get stuck on the "jane" and hafta scream for HELP,but I get through and so can you!Good Luck
However it does hurt like HELL!!!R. mom of Sean,Josh and my diva Devon

I know exactly what you mean....I have the same problem only its my chest muscle on my left side. I think it was from carrying the car seat with my son in it who at the time was 5 months and 20 pounds...It got to the point where I could not move my left arm because of it. This lasted 4 weeks and I even went to the doctor and they said that It will eventually go away it was just a pulled muscle. Now I am trying to do mommy and me exercises so that I can stay in shape and not have this happen again.
A.

Epsom salt is great for this sort of thing when soaking in the tub. It will remove a lot of the soreness and swelling if it is just a pulled muscle. Epsom salt can also be used to relieve the pain and swelling from bruising and twisted ankles. There is also something called Bath Therapy that helps relieve tense muscles.

Hello K.

You should definitely go to the doctor. You just want to make sure that all you have is a "pulled muscle". Have you tried to put heat on the muscle? If not, you may want to try that. The heat may help with some of the pain.

Hi K.,

Use Ice and Motrin on a regular basis. To me (as a personal trainer) it sounds like a muscle pull. If it doesn't get better after a few days of ice and motrin go see your doctor. Muscle pulls can take several days to weeks to heal. Good Luck.

Hi K.,

How about a Chiropractor. Dr Eric is good. ###-###-####. I go to him. D.

Also, use an ice pack. When you pull a muscle it also inflames it. Ice versus heat will help and do it for no more than 20 minutes. You can buy the packs that are gel filled and flat. Keep one in your freezer and puul it out when needed. In the mean time use frozen peas.