I feel for you. I’ve had an on and off back problem for 30 years. The first time I had a back spasm felt like someone shot me. However, over the years if I maintained my back exercises it’s manageable and knock on wood I haven’t had a spasm in over 20 years. A good muscle relaxant also helps. Good luck.
Wow that’s a great remission in pain! You’re right, muscle relaxers are crucial, particularly for sleeping at night without crippling pain (but, surprise surprise, I have to plead with my doc here to get them when I have a flare up. I know it’s for my own safety but I’ve also shown them I don’t abuse the pills!)
This doc on netflix, Crip Camp, is not only a fascinating history about the subject in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=XRrIs22plz0&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcripcamp.com%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY. Well done, informative, and so heartfelt.
Thanks for this! Will watch!
I feel for you. I’ve had an on and off back problem for 30 years. The first time I had a back spasm felt like someone shot me. However, over the years if I maintained my back exercises it’s manageable and knock on wood I haven’t had a spasm in over 20 years. A good muscle relaxant also helps. Good luck.
Wow that’s a great remission in pain! You’re right, muscle relaxers are crucial, particularly for sleeping at night without crippling pain (but, surprise surprise, I have to plead with my doc here to get them when I have a flare up. I know it’s for my own safety but I’ve also shown them I don’t abuse the pills!)