So, there I was, behaving myself and whammo, my back attacked me. Yesterday, I had just finished a dental visit (my teeth are terrific, by the way) and I bent over slightly to set my purse on the floor. I think I twisted slightly while bending over and that's all it took. Another round of very painful back spasms.
I used heat for about an hour. In retrospect I think ice would have been better. Then I moved on to Flexeril. I went to Crossfit at 4pm to roll and stretch and hope that would help. And I think it did. I spent the entire hour rolling and stretching. I did feel a reduction in pain and spasming.
I went on a VERY slow shuffling run last night - just to keep my New Year's Resolution streak going.
I did go on my usual Tuesday morning hike with my Dad today. Walking doesn't seem to bother me. Really, getting up and down from a seated position or getting in and out of the car are really where it bothers me. I didn't go to work for that reason. I think another night of Flexeril should do the trick.
It would be OK if I could go the rest of my life without another back spasm.
Sounds like a possible hip flexor problem to me. Psoas attaches to the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae and can give you back pain when it's really deep front pain. Back pain is no fun, so good luck with it!
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