Today was the second time this year I’d thrown out my back. The back muscle spasms are so bad it puts me in entirely different state of mind. It’s due to the amount of brain piercing bursts of pains I experience. Transferring from the floor to the couch almost had me black out. It only takes the slightest move to trigger the spasmed muscle(s). It’s like playing a game of Russian roulette but it’s your body movements. Cool huh?
Do y’all get this too? Why is it so fucking god awful painful? How do you handle your episodes?
Doctor will give you a prescription of CYCLOBENZAPRINE. That will help you in the moment, so you can maybe use the toilet and whatnot. But the only cure here is prevention. Once you’re better you need to strengthen your back and change the way you move. For that you should see a physical therapist if you can. Or practice in front of a mirror a lot. Maybe both.
Will he? Mine didn’t prescribe anything and sent me to a physiotherapist.
Oh my dear, I wish Cyclobenzaprine or any muscles relaxers worked for these episodes. They don’t. They are definitely helpful after the initial episode.
I suppose I felt compelled to make this post because I was feeling (and still am) completely dejected. I put so much work into my previous recovery and continued prevention. When it all comes crashing back down on you, its hard to know how to feel about it.