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Old 02-01-2013, 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 68lemansman View Post
I pulled a muscle in my back. Of course trying to do a favor for the wife lifting a lundry basket. Its bad to the point I couldn't put weight on my right leg at first. I still have lower back pain when I walk. I Look like an old man walking.I have muscle relaxers. Any other ointments or something I can try? I appreciate the help.
Find a therapist/chiropractor who does acupuncture. I pulled a muscle in my back picking up a yard-waste bag full of wet leaves. On my way to work, in a hurry, didn't bend my knees--perfect storm. It hurt to breathe. A friend sent me to an acupuncturist who worked with several pro athletes in Chicago. I went to one session and the pain was 95 % gone...like magic. Went back the next day for a fine tuning and the pain never came back. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.