I'm pissed and in pain

[joenali]

Yesterday at work I was lifting a very heavy crate of math books. That was fine... until I put the crate down wrong. I totally tweaked my lower left back. I'm in PAIN. Sleeping last night sucked. I was supposed to run yesterday but didn't.

I'm almost thinking about going to the doctor, but what can they do for a pulled muscle?

Also, should I report this, like what if it gets worse?

I'm pissed, I race in two weeks!! I hope with a little rest, ice, heat and alleve it will get better.

[sadlebred]

That sucks! I hope you heal quickly!!

I'd report it to the principal/supervisor at school just in case you need to go to the doctor. It would be a worker's comp issue.

[gumi]

chiropractor?

i hope you feel better but i think you will. i tweak my back too often with my 40-pound kid but it doesnt last long.

report it though, maybe you will need some massage therapy to recover.

[joenali]

Gumi, how long 'til you don't feel stiff and sore?

[kams]

I think back stuff is the WORST! I'm so sorry.

I actually tweaked my back bad on Tuesday, and am just going back for my first workout since (an easy swim, at that). After the first day I felt waaaay better, so I hope you have the same luck. Rest, heat, a massage, ice, and anti-inflammatory did the trick for me.

[gumi]

Aug 31, 2012 10:14:17 GMT -5 joenali said:

Gumi, how long 'til you don't feel stiff and sore?

a few days. the chiropractor helps (i always get a rib stuck in my shoulder blade, i think that's my scoliosis).

i need to stop picking up my son because these days, my back hurts more often than not. but he only just turned 3 and doesnt understand. i also like going into the steam room at the gym, it helps a lot.

[robin]

Did you ice it yesterday at all? Ice it today. Tomorrow alternate ice and heat. Take some anti-inflammatories.

I wouldn't call a medical pro yet, but I would tell work

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Aug 31, 2012 10:37:56 GMT -5 robin said:

Did you ice it yesterday at all? Ice it today. Tomorrow alternate ice and heat. Take some anti-inflammatories.

I wouldn't call a medical pro yet, but I would tell work

This and when you lay down, prop your knees up. Hope it feels better soon!

[jene]

Definitely report it. Do you have policies that you need to report prior to receiving medical treatment?

[mrs.jacinthe]

You need to report it asap due to it being workers' comp related. Even if you don't need any treatment, you should file a report of injury (beyond just telling the principal or whatever) so that there's documentation of it.

[sockerheel]

That sucks! Feel better soon.

[MrsE]

Report it just in case. Feel better!

[Deleted]

Report it.

I would also get it check.

[mudslide]

Report it ASAP. Don't mess around. Don't wait, just report.