Pulled Something in Back - 11 Hour Flight On Sunday

[Martin_M]

Hi folks,

Something went ping in my back yesterday when I got into the car - a very uncomfortable night's sleep followed. Any tips for giving this the best chance to heal before I get on an 11 hour flight on Sunday?

I've just taken two brufen and will obviously be taking it easy but if you've ever pulled a muscle or ligament in your back, you'll know how sore it is.

Cheers

Martin

[AngryPartsBloke]

Cold pack, heat pack, cold pack, heat pack. Rest and be careful. Don't do anything to make it worse.

[Z4monster]

You could try some Deep Heat or Ralgex cream to warm the muscles. I find that gives good relief from muscle aches/spasms.

Alternatively there are air activated heat pads which might also help.

[anonymous-user]

And ibuprofen. Lots of it.

[neenaw]

Go to see your GP and see if they'll prescribe you some decent strength pain killers or some diazepam for the flight.

[The Restorer]

Physio. Have a quick look. I managed to get SWMBO a same day appointment earlier in the week.

[Martin_M]

Thanks guys. It feels a little better already and that's just with a hot shower, heat pad and brufen.

[burwoodman]

neenaw said:

Go to see your GP and see if they'll prescribe you some decent strength pain killers or some diazepam for the flight.

This- It works a treat. Tramadol is nice too. Do not see physio-quacks and zoodo. They screwed my back up big time

[burwoodman]

neenaw said:

Go to see your GP and see if they'll prescribe you some decent strength pain killers or some diazepam for the flight.

This- It works a treat. Tramadol is nice too. Do not see physio-quacks and zoodo. They screwed my back up big time

[Martin_M]

I have an unopened box of tramadol from a previous sinus op - hopefully I won't need it though.