What To Do About Back Spasms?

What To Do About Back Spasms?
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Bob and Brad demonstrate positions and exercises to control your back spasms.
Episode 9 - Roman Numeral IX - On Printable Program
This video is a part of a series of videos on how to treat Sciatica/Back Pain on your own. Check out the full series of videos along with downloadable guide sheets for each video on our website here: bobandbrad.com/...
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[@silverblack8312]

Who else is watching while in bed trying to get up without pain

[@jeanettethenurse6237]

🤚🏾

[@juliahfl]

🖐

[@juliahfl]

​​@@jeanettethenurse6237 Did you ever make it out of bed? Wishing you peace, good health and no pain

[@patriciacastro6736]

Me

[@evandh1989]

Watching from the tub during yet another hot bath, trying to relieve the pain.

[@kayleigh1991]

I’m having these now. Oh God, these hurt like hell. Thanks for this.

[@barbarajackson8053]

I started with severe pains in the lower back! This pain was excruciating! Dr prescribed muscle relaxed. It is helping but still can't sleep at night!😢

[@cassandrabriggs9133]

In case this might help someone out there: I had "back spasms" intermittently for over two years -- turns out it was my gallbladder! Back pain was my only symptom for years, right up until the pain was nearly constant. Normally gallstones cause other symptoms, but keep your gallbladder in mind as a possibility if you have back pain that doesn't resolve with PT/stretching/etc.

[@richardmckowen8850]

May I ask what was the treatment? Did you have to have them removed? And is it all good now since or have you had recurring issues?

[@cassandrabriggs9133]

@@richardmckowen8850 I had my gallbladder removed. It's a minor outpatient operation that completely solved the problem. It's been several years since the surgery and there has been no recurrence of pain. Having the duct from the gallbladder blocked by stone(s) causes episodes of intense pain that frequently refers to the back (although normally people do also have abdominal pain and other symptoms, I was unusual in having back pain as my only symptom). The "attacks" of pain subside when the stone falls back into the gallbladder, which is why the pain can come and go unpredictably.

[@vernonmarsh]

Big fan of B&B. Only had a spasm once but it was BAD! Felt like I was struck by lightening. I finally got it to calm down with face-down fetal position. That very day I began working on strengthening my core and I haven't had one since and that was at least 10 years ago.

[@yvonnetadeo7813]

Thank you for helping people in pain! ❤️

[@vlj9013]

I search for Bob & Brad when having back issue

[@paulc6597]

Bob and Brad i just want to say thank you for this video, this fixed my back spasm right away.

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

Any tips for what to do when your back spasms and you're out shopping or not at home? All hail the leg wedge, I can't thank you enough for recommending this, thanks

[@serenababe]

When I was in the most excruciating pain with my back spasming I wasn’t able to lay down on my back… so how are you meant to get better when it’s that situation?

[@janicekambarn1163]

My TENS unit works quickly and efficiently. I cycle through different pulses as each one ends its twenty minutes. I’ll definitely try your methods. When I was working, I would push my back against a vertical flat surface and bend my knees during a spasm.

[@MommyDontSeeMe]

Couldn’t be more timely - thank you!

[@worldview730]

Good simple stuff to employ on a daily basis. Good presentation as well. 👍

[@Locksnut]

I figured out most of my back spasms were caused by getting overheated when doing strenuous work and drinking cold fluids! Since then I drink water at room temperature or something else hot like tea or coffee. More recently I felt a spasm coming on and applied heat from an infrared heater then got on the floor and used my foam roll. Spasm eliminated. Your mileage may vary. What do you think Bob & Brad? Thanks for your videos.

[@marlenekerrmarlene1259]

thanks for still being here =

[@ashking8606]

Scatica hurts , thank you bob and brad 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zir786]

thank you , this gave me instant relief

[@TealStarSusan]

Oh heck! When I get back spasms (Oe anywhere else) they are so painful. Worse than the worst charley horse you van imagine, and usually, like labour pains come and go. Unlike labour pains they only last an hour or an hour and a half! I’ve been given diazepam to help and keep it close. At night it’s on my night stand. The pain is SO bad that I cannot reach for them, hubby has to get them! No way could I find somewhere to lie down and do these exercises if I’d been in a chair! Thanks for trying guys! 🙏 Keep safe! 😷❣️😷

[@ritastutler1470]

Exactly like me…I can barely reach my meds..lasts for an hour or two..after meds. I hope you found an answer. I had fusion surgery in 2015…I wonder if it is a trapped nerve Hope yours ended.

[@AuntieKaiHawaii]

Thanks for this! I have Dercum's Disease and back injury from a car accident from 20 years ago while i was pregnant. I use a wheelchair & im getting surgery in my abdomen. Are there excercises that might help me to do before surgery? Thanks helping me. Im doing excercise in bed under shelter at home.

[@shawnhood1186]

My Husband and I get back spasms under the bottom of our shoulder blades, towards the center of our backs. We could really use some direction on how to treat that!! Thank you both so much for sharing these videos with us!! :)

[@coopercomito458]

What did you do to heal it

[@AlecHilliard5]

Same! Every day. Did you find anything that worked?

[@shawnhood1186]

We've found two things that seem to help; making sure we take in enough salt each day and stretching our backs by bending over, touching our toes and just letting our bodies hang for a bit; really seems to be the trick!!

[@Miakel]

Hmmm, general rule if thumb I'm getting from Bob and Brad, anything to do with helping your back is done laying on your back

[@CaliAnimalLover]

What I want to know is how you’re spying on me. It’s uncanny how you post a video the day I need it. Over and over. Where’s the camera guys? Where’s the mic?

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

They are very sneaky (but efficient) these two. Same thing happens to me. I wake up; feel pain; go to YT because they've probably already got a video up about it.

[@elaineculbert8594]

- I know, Pamela! It’s the same here ... nearly every time I have a problem, that’s the day they talk about that very subject ... lol!

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

Sounds like you just have a shit tonne of problems. I notice this happening to me and that's defo the culprit

[@CaliAnimalLover]

Hashslingingslasher I have Fibromyalgia. So you are right.

[@arturogoleman5221]

Excellent Video! Apologies for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you researched - Proutklarton Enjoy Playing Plan (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a good one off product for relieving back pain in just 16 minutes minus the headache. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my cousin finally got amazing results with it.

[@Amal757]

I lie down that way out of pain! I usually use heat not cold packs. I’ll try cold today. Thank you!

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

Any suggestions for calming chest wall/rib spasticity?

[@kristinwallace6551]

I have a rare connective tissue disorder and just had a laminectomy and tethered cord release. The back spasms are horrendous. The only thing that helps is lying on my side and taking Flexeril since it is still too painful for me to be on my back. Once I am healed more I think laying on my back will be more helpful! Good video for anyone with back spasms regardless of the cause. Thank you for sharing Bob and Brad!

[@jwilbanks62852]

Thank you! I’m stuck on couch with spasms. I have your massage gun so will get after it. I’ll have to do it myself though.

[@AnandaLove]

Tens unit is what works for me when I have back spasms

[@Jehrica3]

The Lord bless you guys 😀

[@n4tures]

Lol its like you’re spying on me! I woke up with back spasms this morning! This video helps a lot

Nature see a chiropractor AND massage therapist

[@n4tures]

Jo H thanks! it’s actually better since I put iced my lower back :)

[@reddog1992000]

What about "Tens Unit?"

[@LeOhio817]

This regimen was part of my PT when I had severe spasms in my sacrum . Initially, the spasms held on for dear life but, doing this as part of my daily routine decreased them greatly. Not quite back to normal, but I’m getting there.

[@barbarapearce420]

Instant relief, thank you. I can't stay in this position, what do you suggest in between time.

[@katiexyz3263]

I’ve been getting random back spasms around my lats that wrap around my back and arm and got a cardiac work up but everything looks good. My doctor only prescribed muscle relaxers but I’d really like to fix whatever is going on. It’s so frustrating and while the cramps are lasting maybe a minute or two at most, it’s scary not knowing what is causing them and how to prevent them.

[@johnbemery7922]

Ibuprofen does wonders too Current lying on my back, got back spasms a few minutes ago just from stepping out of the shower...it's always some minor activity when I get them. These alternate leg lifts are working great at the moment, as I wait for ibuprofen to kick in. ...wonder if I can reach the tv remote....

[@andywakeman6098]

😃 Totally understand.. . . . had to try & lift the tv remote off the floor with my toes n scoop it up to where i could reach it as my back refused to bend without crippling spasm pain . . . You've gotta laff to get through it hey! 😰😁😁😁 Healthy Healing my friend 😃🌞😃

[@natethegreat7881]

I got spasms from laying in my bed too much 🤦🏻

[@jeanj138]

@sandra B me too good to read other people’s experiences and remember I’m not alone. Lockdown wfh hunched over a laptop hasn’t helped

[@sammyr.1284]

I have spasms everywhere!!

[@lailaplaysdbd4004]

Yup. They are happening in my back.

[@fredacaccavale242]

Resting in bed always fixes my spasms. What I need to know is what can I do about not getting them. It’s my Rhomboid major muscles that are the problem. I’m an amateur bodybuilder so can you recommend exercises for this specific problem. I used to do wedding photography but I can’t hold a camera for hours anymore.

[@AlecHilliard5]

I’m the same way! Did you find anything that helps?

[@theNeuo13]

Thanks for the video. What if i feel electricity goes through my whole body?

[@rod2dodge855]

Magnesium spray is great for muscle spasms

[@billyhawkins7626]

Can you give some advice, on pains in forearms. Especially when l do a press up.

[@girish9366]

How many days start exercise after elbow surgery ?

[@beckyjohnstone1610]

Where do you get the pillow?

[@susan9792]

Thank you for this video, can you please tell me if cold or warm packs work for shingles nerve pain and suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you.💕

[@jamiefrazier9641]

Nerve regeneration frequencies work for mine.

[@elaineculbert8594]

Susan Smith - Susan, you might want to ask your doctor about ‘Gabapentin’ - also known as ‘Neurontin’ for your nerve pain. Personally, I find I prefer a heating pad for tight muscles and the pelvic tilt like the guys are demonstrating. For inflammation, I use a cold pack but be careful it isn’t too cold against the skin.

[@janelloyd7601]

Cold on nerve pain

[@DeeDee-oo3mo]

Death Bob, Previously you wore a backpack which emitted healing vibrations. What kind of emissions and what is it good for? Do you still have them ?

[@julianvillegas2190]

does massaging my back with a foam roller fix my back spasms

[@RavenDeandra2015]

For awhile. At least that’s been my experience

[@TheMarkedWolf]

I have tingling sensation coming from mid to upper back not sure if traps or lats. Are these back spasms? Also feeling some pain when I slouch.

[@joeb.p7185]

I am 17 years old lol I feel like it's not normal for me to be experiencing this without any kind of heavy lifting or manual labor

[@vivedsnewadventures7751]

I can’t sleep in my bed anymore! The pain is like rolling waves of a contractions type, worst thing I’ve ever felt.

[@hiranyasindhumishra1046]

Bob nd Brad my question is can we use hot pack for back spasm

[@elaineculbert8594]

@Hiranya - they mention trying both - you will know which feels best. If my back is tight and spasming, I always reach for my heating pad as it feels better but some people prefer a cold pack. The choice is yours - but I also will do some gentle pelvic tucks like they are demonstrating.

[@prerasharma856]

I do went to Bobandbrad.com but couldn't find the full series'🤷

[@chrishunt6991]

Have had this problem for years at this point I’m immune to it now😂

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry to hear that!

[@Calgary27]

THANK YOU ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@partlycloudyoptimist809]

I’m trapped on my back like a turtle right now. The pain is off the scale.

[@simonenz3889]

I think you guys are watching us. Weird. Thank you. I think I'm falling appart.

[@zzfharmon]

I thought you are supposed to use heat on a spasm?

[@currently7886]

"No Views" with one like, that is a first

[@vivedsnewadventures7751]

The pain is so bad I could not lay down … sitting in a chair with feet up on a stool.

[@phantomreaper3352]

Spasms aren’t painful. Well, not all the time. And spasms they pulsate.

[@evanheath9954]

U have pi million followers

[@manny2ndamendment246]

Would mandatory vaccines proposed by Bill Gates help any?