Lower back relief/tips?

[red88r]

So after having off all last week I must have overdone it.  I cut trees down by my parents house,washed and waxed vehicles/bike.  Mowed alot of lawn/trails.  Put my Harley bacj together.  Went 4 a mountain bike ride every day-8miles.  I'm sure you catch my drift.  I usually throw my back out somehow 1-2 times a year.  I have had some lower back problems since high school.  Used to weigh 160lbs. back then and now weigh 220lbs. but I am 6'4" so it is about normal.  It never used to be this low in my back though.  It actually makes me stand crooked.  Have not been to the chiropractor in 6mo.  Does anyone have any ideas,tips or tricks to share?  I am stretching it out alot but not much relief.  Also icing it alot.  Will be going to the back doc tomorrow for sure.  Thanks in advance guys/gals.  Btw I'm not a pill popper. :wink-new:

[jfwyatt1]

glucosamine sulfate seems to help mine some i take 2 pills a day its meant to lubricate your joints and i seem to have less lower back pain when i take it regular. might give it a try cant hurt walmart is about the  cheapest place ive found. good luck

[937ampd]

You're probably not going to want to hear what I have to say but also being 6'4 210, seeing chiropractors dealing with migraines, taking pain meds, I've had my share of back problems. Working out has been the best thing for my back. I know not all situations are the same, just giving you insight as to what works for me. It sounds like you could have just overdone it also.

[fergmyster]

Keep your hips and hamstrings loose if you can't touch your toes your not stretching enough.

[937ampd]

Love the avatar ferg

[fergmyster]

Love the avatar ferg

Thanks fight from last night crazy seeing silva get KO'd

[937ampd]

I've been waiting for Silvas showboating to get himself KO'd. Sorry, no more hijacked thread

[motofool250r]

depends on what minerals your deficient in when my back hurts its cause im low of magnesium, excercise to strength the back muscles helps alot, sleeping position, chiropracter ona somewhat regular basis.

for rubs aspecreme from the pharmacy is great no burning just topical pain relief that soaks into the muscles

[havinnoj]

If you're getting lower back pain/problems from being active you should look at your core/ab strength in addition to stretching.

[oldschoolr]

I've heard that stretching really helps too. That's something I need  to try myself. I hope I didn't waste my money but I picked up a inversion table yesterday.

[nico]

I have similar problems about twice a year... My local chiropractor suggested I start laying with a pillow under my hip for 15 minutes at a time, to force the muscles to stretch.  I can then lay on my right side, curl my left leg over my right and get everything to realign by forcing my shoulders back flat to the floor, holding my left leg over my right... Then repeat the other direction.  With some practice I can make my lower back sound like a Carhart zipper when the vertebrae pop back into place.

[Burns363R]

I use a inversion table when i feel like my hip/spine are out.... The thing works wonders... Being in shape and working out helps out your back alot as well.

[motofool250r]

welcome to the forum burns

[Burns363R]

I was hoping to go un noticed so as not to stir the pot... But since its out....  High motofool....

[Rupp250]

I'm going to get a massage this morning before heading into work. Always makes me feel good.