What Should You Do If You Throw Your Back Out

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  • @washout04
    @washout04 4 місяці тому +11

    Oh man. So good to read all these comments and feel like I’m not alone. I’m in my early 40s and been hitting the gym hard. I’m in the best shape of my life and then I checked the mailbox and bam. Felt like a lightning bolt went through my lower back. Now I’m shuffling around the house like a 90 year old. 😢

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  4 місяці тому +4

      It happens to all of us even chiropractors. 90% of the population will experience back pain at some point. How and what you do will determine how quick you recover. Staying fit and having a strong core will help prevent episodes.

    • @Sjeronimo1
      @Sjeronimo1 Місяць тому

      Same here

  • @GraceAnimation
    @GraceAnimation 10 місяців тому +33

    I threw my back out trying to put pants on and I’m regretting my life choices 😭

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  10 місяців тому +4

      I hope your back feels better, it’s so frustrating when this happens.

    • @NorthPhilly_Bul
      @NorthPhilly_Bul 3 місяці тому +1

      Bro…. I was putting on my left shoe… but bright my foot up to my hand… sharp pain, fell down…. Last three days were madness

    • @GraceAnimation
      @GraceAnimation 3 місяці тому

      @@NorthPhilly_Bul that sounds horrible, my back usually starts feeling better after a day or so, not 3+ days 😯. I think the worst one was when I stood up weird and hurt my back, so I had to drag myself up a whole staircase because nobody would help me and I couldn’t stand up without excruciating pain. That one stayed for a while. It sucks so bad, why do our bodies do this to us 😔.

    • @withlessAsbestos
      @withlessAsbestos 3 місяці тому

      I slept bad

  • @Thegoat-4L
    @Thegoat-4L Рік тому +7

    Was just walking up the stairs and my Lower back went , this sucks so bad
    On and off for 2 years
    I just wanna play basketball every day again
    Let’s hope for a speedy recovery

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +2

      Good luck fingers crossed for a quick recovery.

    • @Thegoat-4L
      @Thegoat-4L Рік тому +1

      @@drtoddsullivan thank you Doc

  • @smaganas
    @smaganas Рік тому +14

    Great explanation! After watching a dozen other videos this was the most to the point with all the tips you need 👍🏼

  • @rc6532
    @rc6532 8 місяців тому +2

    I picked up a shirt off the floor and my back went out again. I have bulging disc l4 l5. This video is great ! Straight to the point.

  • @mariologuidice2109
    @mariologuidice2109 3 місяці тому +2

    My back was only slightly thrown out after a gym workout and i was moving around doing my daily responsibilities fine until i made the bad decision to go to get a massage and asked her to walk all over my lower back for a strong deeply tissue massage. BIG MISTAKE! It traumatized my back more and my back locked up badly, i almost couldn’t move i was worried i would have to go to the hospital. It took me at least 20 minutes walking back n forth and moving around as much as i could so i could move at all and get in my car and drive home. Im in a lot of pain now, its been getting better throughout the night. Hard to sleep every Position hurts. Im trying the routine now from this video. I wish so much i didn’t get that massage, lesson to all be careful if you think a massage will help in certain situations. Oh my lord!

  • @Peterpeterpumpkineater1000
    @Peterpeterpumpkineater1000 3 місяці тому +3

    Threw mine out on the right side twice about month ago and was having what felt like sciatica all the way down to the right shin. No pain for the past two days so hoping the nerves/discs are healing

  • @HausOfCakeSoCal
    @HausOfCakeSoCal Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video. Grabbed a towel from my dryer and it was all over… I’m using these stretches now. Thank you.

  • @Ricardosucio
    @Ricardosucio Рік тому +2

    The lying down, feet on chair part really helped a lot. Also gonna try the pillow trick. Thanks for the video

  • @kimicheeks_
    @kimicheeks_ 6 місяців тому +3

    I never thought i would say I threw my back out cleaning my apartment 😭 Just like you said, I picked up something that didn’t seem so heavy and as my body was angling to a straight position, I felt a shock of pain in my lower back. Then I had even more pain walking or anything that had to deal with bending even at the slightest. Thank you for you advice. I was in a panick

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  6 місяців тому +1

      You’re welcome I’m glad the video helped

  • @janedoe1404
    @janedoe1404 7 місяців тому +2

    Screwed up my back lifting a 20lb kettleball. I had a spasm in the same place for 9 months.

  • @klk420aday
    @klk420aday 28 днів тому +1

    I literally went to get up off my couch and boom. Cant move. Now im here wondering if i need to call 911

  • @juliennicolas5807
    @juliennicolas5807 5 місяців тому +3

    Please don’t listen to this man, what he’s saying will have that pain away in a week or two, and your back to doing projects for your wife, stay safe out there fellas!

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  5 місяців тому +5

      Good point…you just need a doctors note for no yard work.

  • @evaandrianos7805
    @evaandrianos7805 Рік тому +4

    How about upper back pain/spasms. Thank you!

  • @SmileAustin
    @SmileAustin 7 місяців тому +1

    Standing up to put on my socks. Threw back out. Now I know how to stretch it out and sleep tonight! Thanks!!

  • @deecee3900
    @deecee3900 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the tips Doc. 👍🏼

  • @canpankids9763
    @canpankids9763 Рік тому +1

    What are some stretches or suggestions that can prevent the build-up of irritation in the nerves?

  • @Carsonrose75
    @Carsonrose75 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video it has been very helpful.

  • @SamAndrew27
    @SamAndrew27 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this!!

  • @GenLazer06
    @GenLazer06 6 місяців тому +2

    How come every video has over 10 seconds of ads before I can see what you have to say?

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  6 місяців тому +1

      UA-cam puts ads on the videos. If you upgrade to the paid version of UA-cam you will not see any ads.

  • @VortexTheGreat69
    @VortexTheGreat69 3 місяці тому

    They actually proved using ice on an injury dose my damage that good and actually slows the healing process…instead it’s suggested to do movements not enough to continue injuring the areas and or massaging the area

  • @conniebauer4128
    @conniebauer4128 7 місяців тому +1

    Ive tried ice and Advil and neither has helped.

  • @mattfoley4128
    @mattfoley4128 Рік тому +12

    Can't walk to get ice😂😂

  • @Littles13579
    @Littles13579 11 місяців тому +1

    I can't move I'm on my knees leaning my belly and chest onto my couch idk what to do. If I move I'm in extreme pain.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  11 місяців тому +4

      Start by taking slow deep breaths and then slowly turn over onto your back and try to elevate your legs on the couch to relax the back.

  • @sevengodsstark7966
    @sevengodsstark7966 Рік тому +2

    Thank you! 💁🏾‍♀️✌🏾🕯️❤️🇬🇧

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome

    • @sevengodsstark7966
      @sevengodsstark7966 Рік тому +1

      @@drtoddsullivan No Thank you! (Currently on the floor doing the exercises with my ice pack!) ✌🏾

  • @liliesofthefield5310
    @liliesofthefield5310 7 місяців тому +1

    I can't get into any of these positions because I can't move

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  7 місяців тому +1

      I'm sorry to hear that I hope you recovery quickly. Try icing the painful spot for 10-20 mins and then take off the ice for an hour and reapply it for another 20 mins.

  • @dawnella2
    @dawnella2 4 місяці тому +1

    I threw mine out, just taking one step down my stairs 😢

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  4 місяці тому +2

      I hope you recover quickly.

    • @dawnella2
      @dawnella2 4 місяці тому

      I'm thankful I can walk around some.

    • @dawnella2
      @dawnella2 4 місяці тому

      ​@@drtoddsullivanty 😊

    • @dawnella2
      @dawnella2 4 місяці тому +1

      @@drtoddsullivan Thank you :)

  • @SloaneLobo
    @SloaneLobo 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @DGraham-i3y
    @DGraham-i3y 10 місяців тому +1

    I could help you.
    But not long distance.

  • @alexeast3408
    @alexeast3408 4 місяці тому +2

    Did ted lasso think he'd fool us wth a beard?

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  4 місяці тому +3

      I’m going to shave my beard but keep the mustache and go as Ted Lasso for Halloween this year.

  • @doodtf7334
    @doodtf7334 6 місяців тому +1

    i threw a frisbee to my kids 1 time and the game was over what is this life 😂

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  6 місяців тому +1

      You know you are getting older when…

  • @ozziehelms7403
    @ozziehelms7403 Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @capone11332
    @capone11332 4 місяці тому +1

    The girl was losing clothes by the end of this video 🤔

  • @jessedelgado2803
    @jessedelgado2803 Рік тому +1

    Excellent

  • @mtae5
    @mtae5 Рік тому +2

    What you do is you don't walk for about a week and wish you were dead.

    • @drtoddsullivan
      @drtoddsullivan  Рік тому +1

      The pain with this condition can be unbearable.

  • @Kaylove322
    @Kaylove322 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for this video!!!

  • @deecee4275
    @deecee4275 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!