Cramping in my back

[Rykard]

HI,
looking for some advice... over xmas I had a small fall (walking) and a throat infection. The combination of these meant I pulled something in my back in the middle about halfway down. The doc said to take ibruprofen and rest and keep it warm (wearing a compression vest). It has been getting better but now I have a different problem. If I stretch or twist my whole back seems to cramp up and go into spasm... which is causing me a few issues.

Anyone have any idea as to how I stop this happening?

thanks for your help
Rich

[mrcharly-YHT]

your doc is right.

If you are getting more cramps and spasms, chances are that there is at least one muscle permanently locked in spasm - usually to protect another, damaged muscle.

You can wait it out ( it will heal), only stretching and twisting *very* gently and when warm (really warm, like in a hot bath).

Or you can seek out a decent chiropractor. That will hurt wallet and back a little more in the short term, but should be better in the medium and long term.

[Rykard]

I Will see about getting booked into docs again and see what she says/recommends. It is really becoming a pain, no pun intended...

[David Martin]

I'd reccomend a good sports physio. They will straighten you out and provide appropriate stretches/exercise to help treat it.

Worked for me anyhow.

[Rykard]

Anyone know a good sports physio in Leicestershire?