back pain

[alice44]

Ice seens to be the best for me.  Everyone has a different remedy - yo just have to try several and see what works best for you.

[laurindat]

is it still aching? whenever I get my back aches it's usually because I've been sitting/sleeping in odd positions or I've been working out after a period of idleness. If it's the former, then you should work on consciously fixing your posture. If the latter, then you should stop working out and rest for a week to see if the pain gets better.
Also stretch your back regularly as well. I think this stretch should help your shoulder blade area pain:

instructions: http://www.topendsports.com/medicine/stretches/shoulder-overhead.htm

And in regards to using oil, you rub it on your skin. At least, that's what I'm used to doing. Definitely go see a doctor if the pain has been ongoing for so long. Feel better!

[bowrunner]

I like that exercise.  Thanks for mentioning it.

[africanclaudie]

Hey "laurindat", thanks for the exercise! I've tried it and it helped immediately! 

[laurindat]

Glad it helped you guys! I also want to mention this stretch that I like to do following the previous one:

it's listed as the 'Tricep Press' here: http://www.hmsa.com/go/letsgo/stretching.asp

These two stretches always help me with my back

[bigfoot951]

A chiropractor would do wonders and make you feel great.  That might be a short term answer though.  Any stretching you can do would go a long way.  Good luck with it.

[hensleyll]

thanks going to try them

[kewl4reals]

any ideas how to ease my back pain hurting right in between my shoulder blades icy hot ,heating pad and hot bath not helping at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go  see a doctor.  they can help back pain

[lynnc35]

I lay flat on the hard floor, it seems to help. I hurt mine a couple weeks ago by carrying a watermelon, not good.

[hensleyll]

no sounds like it not a good idea to lift anything

[jseiden]

SHOULDER ROLLS FORWARD AND BACKWARD
ARM CIRCLES, SMALL ONES

[champak97]

A visit to the chiropractor or an acupuncture specialist will help reduce back pain and its frequency.

[jenniferhoder]

How about a hot bath with epson salt? That can help relieve pain!
I wouldn't suggest the chiropractor- once you go, you ALWAYS have to go or you're a mess!
Try a REAL MD, and let them evaluate you, and maybe some type of exercise can help rather than jacking you up for life!! Sorry for all those who disagree!!!

[Gerianne]

I just discovered "Nature's Inventory" online.
They have essential oils for relief of almost anything.
I found something for my situation.

[hensleyll]

Have Gone to a real Dr ,they gave me muscle relaxers,is all