Pulled muscle in my back...

[big in vegas]

I've been fighting a pulled muscle in my back and popping ibuprofen like tic tacs since just to make it through the workouts. I'm dying at night once everything wears off and it's time for bed, but does anyone know of any remedies for a pulled muscle other than resting? I can try icing, but I'd need someone to place the ice on there as I'm not flexible at all in my shoulders

 

[bigghorn]

Not really much except ice and heat alternated at intervals .. They make a neoprene type deal that holds a large gel ice pack or heat pack that is sold at many sporting outlets .. Or I've had one of those neoprene toner sweat deals and have used that to hold a gel pack..put on flat surface lay ice in middle.. Center back on ice and strap up.. Easy on the ibuprofen liver killer in super high dose..

Have also put DMSO on a new or clean back brush to apply to back since I got
low flexibility also..

 

[spacebull1]

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[exbeanpole]

Not really much except ice and heat alternated at intervals .. They make a neoprene type deal that holds a large gel ice pack or heat pack that is sold at many sporting outlets .. Or I've had one of those neoprene toner sweat deals and have used that to hold a gel pack..put on flat surface lay ice in middle.. Center back on ice and strap up.. Easy on the ibuprofen liver killer in super high dose..

Have also put DMSO on a new or clean back brush to apply to back since I got
low flexibility also..

This helps me with sore muscles and other aches and pains. The gel stuff is better for your back because it will stick better without running down into your crack, and I'm sure you don't want that! Hope you get some relief bro, back issues are so frustrating.

 

[big in vegas]

I'll try some DMSO, this is painful, but nothing I couldn't deal with, just sucks after I train. I can block everything out while at the gym, it's right in the middle of my back by my spinal cord so pretty much every movement seems to hit it

 

[leo8013]

try a tens machine if you have the ability to get your hands on one. mine is a life saver at times

 

[CH3NO2]

A massage for me cures a lot.

 

[The Dude]

As mentioned a message, tens unit, DMSO, and I would get a good muscle relaxer. I use flexoril.

 

[big in vegas]

As mentioned a message, tens unit, DMSO, and I would get a good muscle relaxer. I use flexoril.

Where did you guys get your tens unit?

 

[Jpotch]

lg medical supply is a reputable place online

also see if you can get a FLector Patch. Its a patch delivery system for NSAIDS. You place the patch directly on the injured area. IT would be good for placing it on in the evening and sleeping with it

 

[big in vegas]

I'm definitely going to look into it, I've been wanting to get a tens unit for a while, but couldn't remember where people had said they got theirs. That's the same website I've heard in the past though, thanks a lot

 

[exbeanpole]

I've been lookimg at them also. Do you think a combo unit with the ultrasound unit is worth the extra cost?

 

[big in vegas]

I know that The Dude swears by the ultrasound machine or at least I'm almost positive he does from what I remember reading

 

[bigghorn]

Never heard of a tens machine .. Learn somethin everyday I guess. I'll check into it too..

 

[big in vegas]

If it's what I'm thinking of it is a little machine that'll send electrical impedience through the muscle to help stimulate the muscle and relief it of any tension

 

[bigghorn]

If it's what I'm thinking of it is a little machine that'll send electrical impedience through the muscle to help stimulate the muscle and relief it of any tension

Drop dead correct.. Looked it up ..has the pads and wires etc..how hard are they to set up? I can see you Wv trying to stick the pad in the middle of your back then attach the wire and pullin a shoulder muscle.. Lol.. Dude has the glory of a live in nurse and that alone makes a back feel better.. Lol.

 

[big in vegas]

My buddy actually has one, I may borrow his, I totally forgot about this until just now. He's been using it on his elbow from surgery, but I'll beat his ass and take it lol. And yes, if I tried putting it on my back myself, I'd most definitely fuck my shoulder up