bad back

[just.me]

My dad has evidently pulled a muscle in his back. A trip to the ER got him a shot and some prescriptions...He was feeling better but it is really bothering him again today. He is trying to not use the pain medicine. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[K_Jo]

My dad has evidently pulled a muscle in his back. A trip to the ER got him a shot and some prescriptions...He was feeling better but it is really bothering him again today. He is trying to not use the pain medicine. Does anyone have any advice?

Heat? :shrug:

 

[rack'm]

Breathing.......

 

[kwillia]

My dad has evidently pulled a muscle in his back. A trip to the ER got him a shot and some prescriptions...He was feeling better but it is really bothering him again today. He is trying to not use the pain medicine. Does anyone have any advice?

Have him use the pain medicine. Taking the pain meds will allow him to use his back more which will help in the stretching and healing process. It is my understanding that letting the back stiffen up thus not using the muslcles correctly is the worst thing you can do for a pulled back.

 

[itsbob]

Seriously...

PM BG and ask what her doctors name was in Annapolis..

 

[K_Jo]

Have him use the pain medicine. Taking the pain meds will allow him to use his back more which will help in the stretching and healing process. It is my understanding that letting the back stiffen up thus not using the muslcles correctly is the worst thing you can do for a pulled back.

I feel safe knowing you're here.

 

[just.me]

Have him use the pain medicine. Taking the pain meds will allow him to use his back more which will help in the stretching and healing process. It is my understanding that letting the back stiffen up thus not using the muslcles correctly is the worst thing you can do for a pulled back.

I am gonna use your words to try to explain it to him....the stubborn old coot. Thanks.

 

[kwillia]

I feel safe knowing you're here.

You want me to come over and make C_Jo a tangy meatloaf?

 

[K_Jo]

You want me to come over and make C_Jo a tangy meatloaf?

Oh my God, yes! Do you need directions?

 

[Lilypad]

My dad has evidently pulled a muscle in his back. A trip to the ER got him a shot and some prescriptions...He was feeling better but it is really bothering him again today. He is trying to not use the pain medicine. Does anyone have any advice?

What part of his back did he pull a muscle-lumbar or thoracic? That's usually where most muscle pulls are.
Sorry to hear about this-treatment options range from basic rest, ice or heat and gradually resuming activity to medication, exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic treatment, acupuncture and surgery.

 

[jazz lady]

Oh my God, yes! Do you need directions?

Better check out her favorite seafood recipe first before you commit to this.

 

[kwillia]

Better check out her favorite seafood recipe first before you commit to this.

That was mean.

 

[K_Jo]

Better check out her favorite seafood recipe first before you commit to this.

When I saw the main ingredient is tuna, I didn't bother to click on it.

 

[jazz lady]

That was mean.

But you make ultra delicious cakes.

 

[K_Jo]

That was mean.

Isn't she though? Gaw.

 

[kwillia]

When I saw the main ingredient is tuna, I didn't bother to click on it.

That is the only seafood I eat. And it has to be Starkist.... in the blue foil packet.

 

[jazz lady]

When I saw the main ingredient is tuna, I didn't bother to click on it.

Isn't she though? Gaw.

 

[RoseRed]

That was mean.

It was funny!

 

[K_Jo]

That is the only seafood I eat. And it has to be Starkist.... in the blue foil packet.

That's the only tuna I'll eat, so we're still like soul-mates!

 

[K_Jo]

Crap.