Saturday, August 30, 2003
Orthopedics: add to my low back pain notes
Orthopedics
For acute severe low back pain (torn muscle, etc):
1. Tru-Fit "one size back/shoulder polar-preene wrap": It's a neoprene belt with a mesh poush. You put a gel pack in the pouch. Roughly $16 with a gel pack.
2. Gott Blue Block "ice" for cooler. Flat, about 6"x3"x1". Contains antifreeze, so is colder than ice. Risk of cold injury if poor circulation. I liked the hard brick pressure. An Ace reusable cold compress is safer and softer.
3. Canes. Lightweight cane is a fantastic aid to early ambulation.
4. Motrin, optional additional vicodin for day 1-2.
5. encourage ambulation.
For acute severe low back pain (torn muscle, etc):
1. Tru-Fit "one size back/shoulder polar-preene wrap": It's a neoprene belt with a mesh poush. You put a gel pack in the pouch. Roughly $16 with a gel pack.
2. Gott Blue Block "ice" for cooler. Flat, about 6"x3"x1". Contains antifreeze, so is colder than ice. Risk of cold injury if poor circulation. I liked the hard brick pressure. An Ace reusable cold compress is safer and softer.
3. Canes. Lightweight cane is a fantastic aid to early ambulation.
4. Motrin, optional additional vicodin for day 1-2.
5. encourage ambulation.
