Hi everyone! I started working on a very busy medsurg floor (aren't they all busy?) 8 months ago. We do 8 hr shifts & I've worn the same tennis shoes all along. On Friday I worked a double, on my feet non- stop for 16 & now my lower back is killing me! I didn't lift any patients which leads me to believe I'm hurting because of the lengthy shift. I'm not overweight however, I DONT exercise & have zero core strength. I've been reading this could be my issue. I'm almost 40 but I never thought this could happen from just being on feet all day!
My question, did anyone experience something similar & did the pain go away after a few days? What did you do? I've been staggering Motrin & Tylenol for the past 24hrs with some relief.
I plan to start some exercising, such as yoga, core strenghthening, back strengthening soon but I want to get this pain under control if possible.
Glycerine82, LPN
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Look up SI joint dysfunction. It's really common to have it out of place, especially in nursing.