back swelling

rohrig · Newbie Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Posts: 13

Hello!
I think I have back swelling. It causes me pain in lower back, stiffness and swelling. I was lifting some heavy boxes and I guess this happened. What should I do?
Any advise is welcome.

musarra · Silver Member Joined: 04 Dec 1999 Posts: 300

Hey there,
Swelling serves to protect injured back from additional moving. Docotpr might recommend day or two rest or cold therapy on injured area (wrap ice in a towel and apply to skin; hold there no longer than 15 minutes). If swelling is still there, try cold and-or heat therapy. If this doesn’t help, use NSAIDs (use of medication discus with your doctor).
In every case, do not lift things!!!!
One more useful advice: never lift things with your back (by bending in lower back), things must be lifted with legs (bending in knees).

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