How does a ruptured disk benefit from an epidural? [more inside]
posted by boo_radley on Mar 12, 2009 - 12 answers

I need ideas and inspirational stories on finding a new way to make a living. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2009 - 12 answers

Advice for sudden back problem? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Nov 11, 2008 - 10 answers

A friend has a serious back injury and I want to help him negotiate the maze of advice he will face. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on May 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Intense lower back pain on the left side. It's also painful down the side of my left leg. After being stiff and mostly inactive this winter I was doing some deep knee beds and intense hamstring stretches, now I'm in a huge amount of pain. My health insurance has a hefty deductible and am hoping to avoid the doctor's office. Any ideas on what to do to relieve the pain?
posted by huxley on Apr 14, 2008 - 19 answers

Let me preface this question by saying that I work in retail. More specifically, I work in a slightly smaller than K-Mart national chain big-box store specializing in low quality clothing and home crap. Anywayz: I fell at work. Actually what happens was that the entire back wall of the checkout lane I was using fell as I was leaning against it and took me with it. Yes. Best day ever. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by chichimimizu on May 5, 2007 - 19 answers

Can anyone offer advice for going back to the gym after a back injury and six months of downtime? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Auto Insurance: I was rear-ended in a 3-car accident about a month ago at slow (<15 mph) speed. My back has been hurting...how do I handle this with the liable insurance company? [more inside]
posted by sdis on Sep 7, 2006 - 8 answers

I fell on slipper stairs and hurt my back. ouch! [more inside]
posted by freudianslipper on Dec 17, 2005 - 13 answers

What happens when you throw your back out and how can these injuries be prevented? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Oct 26, 2005 - 16 answers

Back injury filter [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Aug 20, 2005 - 14 answers

I woke up with the most severe backache that I've ever had, probably caused by overexertion at the gym yesterday. The pain originates from my lower back, and more towards the sides and the center.

Does anyone have any advice on how to feel a bit better and salvage my Sunday?
posted by Mayor Curley on Jul 4, 2004 - 11 answers