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02-11-06 10:44 AM - Post#183947
Willie,
An orthopedic surgeon told me that these things don't happen from just one thing (ie; picking up the clothespin). It is the result of a lot of insults you have perpetrated on your back. (thus the expression "the straw that broke the camel's back).
Now that you have it, the only thing I can suggest that is of any help is ice it during the first 24 hrs then use heat after that. Last year I used those ThermaCare heat wraps. They seemed to help better than a heating pad. Take anti inflammitories and make sure you get up and walk around at regular inervals (maybe every hour).
Once you get better, try to implement a more complete stretching routine and do lots of warm ups (you should be sweating)before you work out.
I used to get those on a regular basis and havent had one for almost 5 years (I hope I just didn't jinx myself because we are getting a foot of snow tonite).
Good luck,
John G.
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