Hi,
I'm new at this!! I am a 55 year old from Virginia. I have been having severe back problems. I think I have stretched some ligaments and muscles in my lower back. One of them was the si ligament. I was wondering what I should do and how long it takes for something like this to heal. I would love to hear from people who have experienced this.

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I haven't had SI ligament problems but I have had low back pain. Back pain is miserable pain. Pulled ligaments can be very painful. They can take several weeks. Some heat may help. Although heat is comforting, it can cause swelling on a microscopic basis. Sometimes ice can do you good, 10 to 15 mntues. Maybe alternate heat and ice. Over the counters like BenGay, BioFreeze (maybe at physical therapy and chiros), Activ-On, ThermaCare Heat Wraps. Massages, hot tub, jacuzzi, shower, soak in bathtub. Just a few suggestions to try for a little more comfort, if that's possible.

I found oversized tennis balls at Wal-Mart sportings good and put that in my low back spine. You'll need several if it helps you. Keep them at different places so you don't have to carry your balls around all the time. It gave me great relief. I also had to sleep on the couch, in a 45 degree angle, in a nest of pillows with those balls, and my back kinda against the back of the couch.

Sometimes rest is the best. Sometimes stretching, yoga or pool therapy can do a lot of good too.

There's lots of things to try.

Just a few things for thought.

Sharon, first I wanted to say welcome!



I myself have had lower back problems all my life. I had my fifth surgery last October. Everything is going better than I thought. This past sping I was feel pretty good when one day I made just a tiny move and I had a very sharp pain coming from below my surgery. I was afriad I had really screwed things up...the doc said I had pulled or stretched a ligament where I had previously been fused. I just did the ice heat stuff and took Aleve. It went away and I haven't had a problems with it...if you or just have questions...you can Pm me...take care and I hope you get relief soon!!

Hello Sharon, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is such a wonderful place with lots of caring, friendly, and very helpful people.

We're so glad you found us!

I also live in Virginia, so we have something in common. I also have back pain off and on, and have found that stretching exercises and my weekly Yoga class have greatly improved the pain.

Feel free to PM me if you ever just feel like talking.

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. Thoughts and prayers to you.

Darlene