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Back Pain

Hello all...

I am wondering does anyone get regular massage to help combat back pain?

And if so how often. I am not a gym nut, but I did not have back problems till I started this. I was the secretary at first answering call lights and the phone.

I had no idea what nurses and aids actually endure till I came from behind the desk. They made it look so easy.

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    I have not done the regular massage thing, mostly because I’m too tired when I’m off work to actually go to appointments. I do sleep on a heating pad every night...yes every...and try to stretch well regularly. My back hurts pretty much all of the time, but I’m getting older now and have been doing this awhile. 
    make sure you’re using as much lift assistance as you can, raise beds to your height when working on patients, and lift with your legs. 
    If you feel that regular massage will help, then by all means, you do that. Go for it! Whatever helps you be most effective is wonderful. I also do at home yoga and it helps relieve a lot of stress and sore muscles. Maybe that can help some as well. ?

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    I suffer from back pains though I am not a nurse.  I tried all kinds of massages and they help temporarily but not for chronic pain. It lasts about 1 or 2 days of relief for me. Use Tylenol 500. Hydrocone is very good but may cause constipation or lightheadness. My doctors won't prescribe it now. You can Google back exercises and try that. 

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    Per Terms of Service, members are not permitted to give medical advice. If the pain is significantly troublesome, you should be seeking assessment & treatment from your health care PMP.

    Take care of yourself.

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