Did my chiropractor make my back worse?!
Question: Did my chiropractor make my back worse?
Answers:
I would stop going to the massage therapist and chiropractor and instead go to my doctor. He may refer you to an Orthopedist who specializes in backs. It sounds like your muscles are tight and there are things the doctor can do to help with the pain. Trigger point injections are one option and they do not hurt. I've had them myself.
You mentioned taking a muscle relaxer with Flexeril. You probably already know this but Flexeril is a muscle relaxer.
I can't say if it's anything your Chiropractor did because I don't know what he has done. I will say to go to your doctor, tell him the problems you are having, and if necessary ask for a referral. As for the ice or heat debate, it's usually a good idea to use both. Ice for a while and then the next time some heat. Ice will relieve any inflammation in your back. Heat will help relax the muscles. Oils will only make you greasy.
Nurse for 30 years.
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