lower back pain

[drewinator]

Been having lower back pain and I mean pain, have had enough of this used to be every couple of years now every month being seriously no joke reached over to flush the toilet and I got stuck had to have my daughter help me,  how do you tell if you have a pulled muscle or a disc problem, going to my Dr. tomarrow  and he needs to figure out what the problem is not going for pain pills cant go to work like this people look at me and no matter how hard i try cant walk right, without lots of pain, exercise 4 times a week, havent since last tues, due to schedule. there isa certain area in my lower back that when it is moved i really hurt, any help will be so much appreciated, thanks! SUE  

[drewinator]

Thanks for the info Dr told me I have a sprained back, gave me some meds for the spasms and pain would still like to know if it is a sprain or a disc problem  unless somesome has back problems they dont know what the pain can be like, I have had this happen three times already this year, Thanks again for taken the time to write a comment! Sue

[lilliath]

Hello.  Im brand new to this forum but I thought I may be able to offer some help. sometimes back pain is caused by what is called facet joint stiffness.  It can lock and cause a lot of apin.  Ive had it for a long time following disc herniation and I need to have regular physio when it gets really bad. I do exercises all the time and have massages to help mobilize the joint and relax the muscles.  Back pain is awful and really affects your mood. I try not to take pills cause Ive seen many people addicted to pills and have a hard time getting off them. How u manage pain in very individual and I cant suggest what is best for you.  I can only say that for me I choose to be stubborn and keep exercising so I maintain strength and fitness. If I stop that the pain wins cause i lose strength, friends and a social life. I cant have that.  The strongest pills I take is panadol although a valium every now and then stops the spasms. to be honest I have multiple allergies which also determines what type of medicines I can take so Im not altogether an alternate thinker.  If I didnt have allergies I might be one of those people adicted to pain relief too. Who knows. But so far I feel more in control of my life if I take control of the pain and for me thats doing what I mentioned above.  Besides a massage is wonderful.  Take care and look after yourself in nice ways.  (Lilliath)