Back Pain Question

[boo7382]

So,

I have been having back pain for like 5 or 6 years now. Its never been bad, and I have always assumed that it has been linked to the knots that I get in my back from overworking it. Its always in the same spot in the top right of my back.

I went to the chiropractor back in college and he said that my back was just a mess of knots, he didn't even know where to start. I went to him like 3 or 4 times and it didn't really help anything.

Fast forward to recently and I have been having really bad pain, probably b/c I am sitting in a chair for 9 hours a day. I try and get up and walk around, but its just getting to the point where the pain is so severe that I can't even do my work because I cant get my mind off the pain.

The pain is always in the same spot, the top right of my back. I have gone to get massages and they always tell me to just make sure that Im stretching, and try and do weights so that I can strengthen my shoulders.

Lately, I have started to work out again (Ive been a lazy stoner for a long time) and Ive been doing these classes at the Y which are really kicking my ass in a good way. It seems that working out has made my pain even more severe than it was before. I also am a short person and wear heels all the time, so I have made the effort to wear flats this week and that doesn't seem to be changing anything, still the same pain.

I was talking to my co worker the other day and describing my pain to him and he says it sounds like I might have a more serious problem, like a pinched nerve. Has anyone ever had this, or any kind of nerve problems in your back? What does it feel like? I want to go to the doctor and see what they can do, but I don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to see a neurologist if its not worth it.

Its really frustrating and constantly pissing me off because I can't get rid of it. :svengo:

[CLTPanther]

Go to the doctor. Back pain can be hard to pinpoint, so you may need to go to a specialist if you can afford it. There may or may not be anything they can do about it, but at least they should be able to tell you things to do to mitigate the pain as much as possible.

[Skew]

Try doggie-style.

[boo7382]

Try doggie-style.

IF I was getting some, I would. But I can tell you that it hasn't worked in the past.

[TheSaint]

Tussin

[CLTPanther]

You not getting any must be by your design. Wimmin can get some pretty much whenever they choose.

[Zcustom]

I had the same pain when I moved to a new office a couple years ago. Chiro said it was something to do with how I was sitting. They did an electro shock treatment and an adjustment and I was good to go.

Maybe try a different Chiro?

Try a different setup on your desk?

if none of that works I'm sure someone will volunteer to help

[boo7382]

I had the same pain when I moved to a new office a couple years ago. Chiro said it was something to do with how I was sitting. They did an electro shock treatment and an adjustment and I was good to go.

Maybe try a different Chiro?

Try a different setup on your desk?

if none of that works I'm sure someone will volunteer to help

Ive done the electric shock thingy, are u talkin about the thing where they stick the thingies on ur back and it makes ur muscles spasm? That didnt help very much. They also had this thing that looked kinda like a buffer for a car but you put it on your back and its supposed to help break up your knots, that didn't help either.

I have considered turning my desk around, I was actually asking my co worker yesterday if he could help me.

[Panthers_Lover]

My daughter's an occupational therapist. I had her do an ergonomic assessment of my work space, my chair, etc. Got a footrest that is slanted, she adjusted my chair to the right height -- including adjusting the arm rests (which is important), took into account the height of my desk and where my hands are on the keyboard ... everything. Helped my hips, legs, back and hands (carpal tunnel).

[Hawk]

Boo...I'm going to make a guess and a suggestion...

suggestion would be to take some time out of your day at work and really review the ergonomics in your office. If you are spending alot of time typing away, the position of your upper body has alot to do with these types of aches and pains and you'd be amazed how a couple of little adjustments will help you out.

I used to have very similar issue in my upper back and it would radiate into my neck and arms sometimes. I had some x-rays done and they discovered that I had twisted a vertebrae out of position just a little, and it was causing alot of muscle strain and nerve pinches....so that could be the reason why you have all the knots too...your body is compensating for this twisted vert. Mine was 100% blamed on how I would sit at the computer at home, all sideways and comfy in my big chair. Now I practice better ergonomics at home and it has made a huge difference.

Hope that helps you out. Heat and advil/ibuprofen hopefully gets you through the day until you get it all sorted out.

[Zcustom]

Ive done the electric shock thingy, are u talkin about the thing where they stick the thingies on ur back and it makes ur muscles spasm? That didnt help very much. They also had this thing that looked kinda like a buffer for a car but you put it on your back and its supposed to help break up your knots, that didn't help either.

I have considered turning my desk around, I was actually asking my co worker yesterday if he could help me.

That's the same thing, yeah, both actually. I caught mine right away though, that may play a part.

Try the ergonomics and see if that helps.

Also, without being creepy, the big O can help a lot too. Surely not a cure but maybe some relief? My wife was miserable last night and I gave her the big multiple O and she was a whole new person

[Panthers_Lover]

Boo...I'm going to make a guess and a suggestion...

suggestion would be to take some time out of your day at work and really review the ergonomics in your office. If you are spending alot of time typing away, the position of your upper body has alot to do with these types of aches and pains and you'd be amazed how a couple of little adjustments will help you out.

I used to have very similar issue in my upper back and it would radiate into my neck and arms sometimes. I had some x-rays done and they discovered that I had twisted a vertebrae out of position just a little, and it was causing alot of muscle strain and nerve pinches....so that could be the reason why you have all the knots too...your body is compensating for this twisted vert. Mine was 100% blamed on how I would sit at the computer at home, all sideways and comfy in my big chair. Now I practice better ergonomics at home and it has made a huge difference.

Hope that helps you out. Heat and advil/ibuprofen hopefully gets you through the day until you get it all sorted out.

Exactly.

[Guest]

Hawk is wise. I used to have upper back trouble and once I started paying attention to my posture, etc, I started to realize what was going on. I also moved a computer to another desk and that has helped.

(Zcustom has a point too)

[boo7382]

Hawk is wise. I used to have upper back trouble and once I started paying attention to my posture, etc, I started to realize what was going on. I also moved a computer to another desk and that has helped.

(Zcustom has a point too)

Yeah, I think this might be a big part of it. This could also possibly help me get away from the crazy lady I have to sit next to and listen to her talk to herself all day.

I realized the other day that Im somewhat angling myself when I type and look at my screen. I think Ill turn my whole cube around tomorrow when work ends at 12 so I have some time, because this cannot continue.

I also have a massive knot underneath my shoulder blade right now, so if I can afford it, Im going to go get a massage tomorrow when I get out of work, Im just worried that the masseuse will refuse to pop my knots like I want them too because they are scared they will inflict too much pain on me.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions!