I've had some problems with lower back pain for a few weeks now, probably caused by bad form during weightlifting. I've also had a tingling sensation (mainly in my arms and legs, but sometimes also all over my body) and some slight numbness in my fingers.
It looks like some sort of damage to my spinal disc, maybe a herniated disc. Although the typical symptoms of a herniated disc would be tingling in only one leg or arm from what I've read online?
I wasn't able to get a doctors appointment until next week. Maybe someone has any tips until then on how to speed up recovery. I've stopped lifting weights for now and try not to sit for long periods of time, because it worsens the pain. Would topical DMSO help, or does it just suppress the pain? What about aspirin? Larger amounts of gelatin?
edit: Does anyone have any experience with chiropractic treatment for things like this?
It looks like some sort of damage to my spinal disc, maybe a herniated disc. Although the typical symptoms of a herniated disc would be tingling in only one leg or arm from what I've read online?
I wasn't able to get a doctors appointment until next week. Maybe someone has any tips until then on how to speed up recovery. I've stopped lifting weights for now and try not to sit for long periods of time, because it worsens the pain. Would topical DMSO help, or does it just suppress the pain? What about aspirin? Larger amounts of gelatin?
edit: Does anyone have any experience with chiropractic treatment for things like this?
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