Great weekend / Bad Day..

[RiverDave]

As with anything I suppose things could be worse, but I figured I'd vent a little... everyone else does.

Had a blast with the Schiada guys and the Shockwave guys Sunday am. Came home bearing presents for all the kids and a pocket full of cash courtesy of the Bluewater casino. At some point during the day I hurt my back.. it sure when. I'm guessing maybe it was loading the water softener salt bags, but honestly I don't know. Laid down to take an hour nap before taking the familly out via ting.. when I woke up couldn't hardly move. Crazy back pain and just "locked" up for lack of a better term. It was so bad that I couldn't even back the boat in the garage because I couldn't move my neck left and right to see out of the mirrors. Said fuck it, and just left everything outside for the night. Figured I'd get up at like 3 am and deal
With it then. Obviously couldn't sleep all night, got up this morning and it felt a little better originally. Now it's right back to where it started. Had to go down to the kids school to try and jump start my wife's now broken down car. Been screwing with that for 45 minutes and it's humid and hot as balls out. Come to the conclusion that it probably isn't a battery problem. Call the tow truck, they say the time they are showing up is 2:45.. that's the time school gets out. More then gone calls finally get the phone number out of AAA and advise local towing company that showing up at that time is probably not in anyone's best interest.

Now sitting in truck with crazy pain, wife, three kids waiting on tow truck.... and it's at a school so I have to hop a wall and walk down the street f I wanna smoke. Lol.

Awesome.

 

[Rvrluvr]

Ive had back pain my whole life. I can hardly walk sometimes. I found the best treatment is to keep moving. Mine gets worse if i sit n relax

 

[RiverDave]

Forgot to mention that we exceeded our data and got to spend another 20 min on the phone dealing with that.. lol.

And the dog took a dump in the kids sandbox.

That about sums it up, other than dealing with another thing that I'm not gonna get into on here.

 

[Riverbound]

Back pain is no good Johnson.....get that shit taken care of quick. you don't want to end up like me.

 

[RiverDave]

Looks like the trade in light is on.. lol. Off to Robinson automotive. I think it is just a battery cable, but who knows.

 

[rvrrun]

I've had the same problem with my back for years from schlepping cases of oil and coolant when I was young. My wife (a PT) has me pull my knees to my chest, gently and slowly, to stretch the back muscles. Sometimes the pain is so bad it's impossible until Motrin kicks in. The other thing that helps is doing ab crunches to help keep your core straightened out.

 

[Deja_Vu]

Get yourself a high density foam roller from Wally world.

Rolling your back on that will help get your spine realigned and you will feel better.

 

[28Eliminator]

Sounds like you need a Beer...

 

[Bigbore500r]

Looks like the trade in light is on.. lol. Off to Robinson automotive. I think it is just a battery cable, but who knows.

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Let me know what the problem ends up being, my mom has a Flex! Don't want mom stranded

 

[rivermobster]

I've had back pain so bad I thought I'm never gonna walk again...

Last time it happened I went to the ER and said I'm not leaving till you figure it out, I can't fucking live like this!!!!!!!!!!

They did and sent me to the back specialist. I had to take a class and start doing PT every day. Eventually the pain went away...

But, they told if I don't keep up the PT they gave me, the pain is gonna come back. They were right as fuck.

So now I just do it when I feel it starting to lock up. At least I can manage it now.

I feel for ya Johnson. I hope you find a way to get some relief.

 

[fishing fool]

Dog poo is picked up, salt is in the softener.

 

[milkmoney]

The beer in ur fridge was cold [emoji6] [emoji202]

 

[420HOA]

Advil gel caps x5 and beer Pain free in an hour
and stop buying Fords

 

[steak&lobster]

I've had the same problem with my back for years from schlepping cases of oil and coolant when I was young. My wife (a PT) has me pull my knees to my chest, gently and slowly, to stretch the back muscles. Sometimes the pain is so bad it's impossible until Motrin kicks in. The other thing that helps is doing ab crunches to help keep your core straightened out.

Hey Dave, how do you feel about doing ab crunches??? LoL

Seriously, start walking and doing some exercise and EVERYTHING will feel better. We are not young anymore

 

[JD D05]

My back pain comes when my ass muscles and hamstrings are really tight. And I don't know what type of back pain you guys get but when mine is bad Advil is worthless.

 

[BHC Vic]

I move been going to a Chiro that uses tapping. Different but I feel better? I'm a drywaller so...

 

[STV_Keith]

Dang Dave, don't try to monopolize all the bad luck dude.

Next time you need a tow, call that Tim guy at All About Towing. 928-680-2929.

 

[Gelcoater]

Back pain...Noted.

Do some stretching, Johnson.
I also find (for what ever odd reason) the simple motion of sweeping the floor helps. Not a push broom, typical house broom. Something about the side to side motion.

Sucks man, I hate it when my back fires off like that. Simple things like wiping ones own ass becomes a tortuous challenge.

 

[RiverDave]

Back pain is no good Johnson.....get that shit taken care of quick. you don't want to end up like me.

Went to four different chropractors. Can't get in until morning.

 

[RiverDave]

Sounds like you need a Beer...

That does sound good! Lol

 

[River Lynchmob]

Went to four different chropractors. Can't get in until morning.

If you're in spasm you'll need a couple of trips to loosen it up. I hate to be a broken record but drop 30 lbs and back pain is severely reduced.

 

[Riverbound]

Went to four different chropractors. Can't get in until morning.

I have my back flare ups down to only being down for about 3 days. I used to be laid out on my couch for a week plus. A heavy regimen of narcotics and muscle relaxers gets me moving and then lots of stretching and moving.

You aren't going to want to hear this but drinking and dehydrating will make the back pain worse.

 

[Raffit78]

When it rains, it pours! Hope your back isn't a major issue. Maybe some inflammation. ;(

 

[rush1]

And the Dog took a shit in the kids sand box :lmao classic

 

[Ouderkirk]

Went to four different chropractors. Can't get in until morning.

Chiropractic is not usually the answer to this sort of thing.

See a regular MD and have them send you out for a CT scan and an MRI.

You need to know if you have a bulging disk or something like that. It sounds like what I had at about your age. I got mine being formerly as strong as an Ox and just about as smart. Took me about 4 1/2 years to get it back to normal via PT and careful management, though I am much more careful 15 years on.


Note to self. Take your wallet....make it thinner. No cash in the billfold, ditch the pictures, and the myriad of other crap you carry in it. That lump on your ass, tilts your hips while sitting and this was some of the best advice I ever got about my back..

Hope you feel better...and buy a Toyota.

 

[Kailuaboy89]

Get yourself a high density foam roller from Wally world.

Rolling your back on that will help get your spine realigned and you will feel better.

This....^^^^ and if you have access to, or can get a decent inversion table, it helps heal back injuries for me in a short amount of time Dave. just make sure you wear shoes when using one so your ankles don't hurt. Hope you feel better buddy!

 

[USMC2010]

Chiropractors, CT's and cat scan's don't always show what is really going on. Ask me sometime how I know. Weight loss and regular exercise will go miles farther than many other options outside of you are just f'd up and need repair. Hope you feel better soon Dave.

 

[TCHB]

As with anything I suppose things could be worse, but I figured I'd vent a little... everyone else does.

Had a blast with the Schiada guys and the Shockwave guys Sunday am. Came home bearing presents for all the kids and a pocket full of cash courtesy of the Bluewater casino. At some point during the day I hurt my back.. it sure when. I'm guessing maybe it was loading the water softener salt bags, but honestly I don't know. Laid down to take an hour nap before taking the familly out via ting.. when I woke up couldn't hardly move. Crazy back pain and just "locked" up for lack of a better term. It was so bad that I couldn't even back the boat in the garage because I couldn't move my neck left and right to see out of the mirrors. Said fuck it, and just left everything outside for the night. Figured I'd get up at like 3 am and deal
With it then. Obviously couldn't sleep all night, got up this morning and it felt a little better originally. Now it's right back to where it started. Had to go down to the kids school to try and jump start my wife's now broken down car. Been screwing with that for 45 minutes and it's humid and hot as balls out. Come to the conclusion that it probably isn't a battery problem. Call the tow truck, they say the time they are showing up is 2:45.. that's the time school gets out. More then gone calls finally get the phone number out of AAA and advise local towing company that showing up at that time is probably not in anyone's best interest.

Now sitting in truck with crazy pain, wife, three kids waiting on tow truck.... and it's at a school so I have to hop a wall and walk down the street f I wanna smoke. Lol.

Awesome.

Should of got a hold of me. I would have picked you up!

 

[TCHB]

Chiropractors, CT's and cat scan's don't always show what is really going on. Ask me sometime how I know. Weight loss and regular exercise will go miles farther than many other options outside of you are just f'd up and need repair. Hope you feel better soon Dave.

MRI will show you the soft tissue which give a great picture of what is going on.

 

[USMC2010]

MRI will show you the soft tissue which give a great picture of what is going on.

Yes but it don't show shit for nerve damage.

 

[Flyinbowtie]

Dave,

All the advice about getting the tests, (MRI, CT scan, ETC)to determine what is going on is good advice.
Don't wait.
It can get worse.
If you need some relief and that pool is full put on a ski vest and get in the water, in the deep end where your feet are dangling under you and you are in the standing position...it'll decompress the load on the spine. Spend 30 min a couple times a day in there.
I would also think about buying some GOOD shoes, like Asics Gel Katan 20s (about $160) or comparable.
If the docs clear you, my suggestion is simple.
Start walking, every day.
Walking is what keeps me mobile, especially in the winter when the cold gets me down. It'll loosen things up back there, the days you want to do it the least are the days it will help the most.

 

[aka619er]

Suprised you didn't just hook up a tow strap and tow the car home. This is the promise land of AZ after all.

Lose weight like others have said. I went through a bout of time when my back was giving me so much pain it was nuts. Lost weight and haven't had any sense.

 

[DC-88]

My back pain comes when my ass muscles and hamstrings are really tight. And I don't know what type of back pain you guys get but when mine is bad Advil is worthless.

Same here. Lifetime of construction work and surfing/sports/dirtbikes etc no worries even now but getting older is starting to suck. Stretching is key for me , even just the old school gym stretches for the low back and hamstrings. My back is still perfect most of the time, except for when it gets that low rusty hinge from not stretching or paddling into a wave late. Crossfit tore me up pretty good a few years back with some whiplash which for me connected to the hammies so I backed off on that. Work's been off the hook the last 5 years so back to traditional work out stuff which seems helpful. Light deadlifts help mine out . Keeping the core strong helps recover faster IMO. Everyone's different though with disc issues...genetics and such:rolleyes

 

[Parker Dreamin]

Drop some pounds, exercise and stretch- ask me how I know.

 

[milkmoney]

Drop some pounds, exercise and stretch- ask me how I know.

How do you know ? [emoji6] [emoji202]

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

RD actin like he's 60.....lol.....time to get in better shape bro......or suck it up and finish the day strong with a trip to China Buffet to get your mind on something else painful. :lmao:moon:uke:

 

[fishing fool]

First and foremost you don't want to be a "grads"

 

[milkmoney]

First and foremost you don't want to be a "grads"

Is that a new insurance company [emoji202] [emoji4]

 

[nrbr]

I have some weird fear of needles but was hurting so bad I tried acupuncture and it really worked wonders for me

 

[WYRD]

I'll jump in with the ole advice here too.

I get bad back pain every now and then. ..last time it was from bending over to tie my boots. Eff gettin old:skull

I bought an inversion table from cost-mo and it only takes 3-4 min of hanging to get me back to feeling good again

 

[460]

Stop picking on dave. He doesn't need to lose weight.

 

[Dirtbag]

This....^^^^ and if you have access to, or can get a decent inversion table, it helps heal back injuries for me in a short amount of time Dave. just make sure you wear shoes when using one so your ankles don't hurt. Hope you feel better buddy!

Will pay money for pics of dave on an inversion table!!!!

 

[USMC2010]

Will pay money for pics of dave on an inversion table!!!!

How much, because I have one and I bet for a 50-50 split we can do this

 

[TrollerDave]

Will pay money for pics of dave on an inversion table!!!!

Save your money.


Pay for the video of him trying to get up from being inverted.