Bad back blues :(

[ohnovino]

I tweaked a muscle in my back this morning. Throughout the day it got gradually worse, to the point where I could barely move and invented a few new swear words. I was able to ride home from work because sitting on my bike seems to be about the only position I can find where I'm comfortable!

Now I'm back home and I've taken the edge off the pain with a combination of ibuprofen, an ice pack and some Irish coffee. Not back in work until Monday so I'm planning on spending most of tomorrow in bed.

Any tips for a quick recovery?

 

[gary in derby]

Thiinking that bed is not the best place to be, keep moving but gently and gradually increase movement works with me anyway.
Gary

 

[Dayvo]

Don't know about a quick recovery, but if you rub some tiger balm over the affected area and keep it warm by wearing something like this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produ...3|cat_29022124|Athletic+supports|14419302.htm you should be OK after a few 'easy' days.

 

[WychwoodTrev]

Volterol pain eze is great and use a ice pack keep moving. To much bed will make it worse

 

[screenman]

Physio, he should be able to guide you on the exercises needed to prevent it happening again.

 

[ohnovino]

Thanks all. I'll try a bit of gentle movement tomorrow, but my plans for a long weekend on the bike are shelved.

I already know what to do to stop it happening again: don't lift huge slabs of marble in an attempt to prove how strong I am