"According to Science, My Spine Is a Joke”
Do I have to experience back pain at all?🤔
You know what’s fun? Waking up one morning and realizing your back has decided to become your enemy. It's quite alarming huh…….
No warning, No apology, Just a sharp "oh, we’re doing this now?” the moment you lean over to grab a sock.
I didn’t lift a car. I did not deadlift anything heavier than a toddler. My knowledge is that I just... existed.
And apparently, that was enough to anger the musculoskeletal gods.
So I did what any self-respecting person does.
“I Googled”....
though It was a very bad idea.
According to the Mayo Clinic, back pain “typically improves within a few weeks with home treatment and self-care.”
A few weeks? That's Cool.
I have a job, two kids, and a laundry pile that could legally adopt me. But sincerely speaking, let me just rest and gently stretch, while dinner cooks itself and capitalism takes a short nap.
I tried stretches, I bought the foam roller. I laid on a tennis ball and discovered a level of pain I thought was reserved for medieval torture chambers.
“Strengthen your core,” they said. “Try yoga,” they chirped. I tried yoga.
All I got was a painful rupture and the realization that my body folds like a refrigerator.
One study (Maher et al., The Lancet, 2017) said most back pain doesn’t need imaging or surgery, just “reassurance and staying active.”
You know what else reassures me? “Wine”
But apparently that doesn’t have a citation in The Lancet.
Honestly, it feels like everyone has back pain now
Maybe it’s a feature, not a bug. Maybe spines are just the modern equivalent of dial-up internet
Somewhat slow, unreliable, and prone to making horrible noises when pushed too far.
Anyway, I’ve accepted that back pain is my new roommate. It’s not moving out. But maybe I can guilt it into doing the dishes once in a while.
Until then, I’ll be here sitting with perfect posture, doing my prescribed stretches, and definitely not googling
“do people actually die from back spasms?”
What Actually Helps?
If you're stuck in the cycle of spasms, here are some evidence-backed remedies:
1. Heat and Ice
Alternate between hot and cold packs to reduce inflammation and relax muscles.
2. Stretching and Massage
Gentle stretching and massage can alleviate tension and prevent future spasms.
3.Over-the-Counter Medications
NSAIDs like ibuprofen can help reduce pain and inflammation.
4.Hydration and Electrolytes
“If you’re dealing with regular back spasms, do yourself a favor and actually look into it. You can start with a small and evidence-based steps”.
Here’s Where to Start
🌹https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22881-back-spasms
🌹https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/lower-back-spasms
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