Lower Back pain

[mohawkmike]

Ive always had lower back problems (pain) ever since I got outta the Marine Corps. Ive been to a chiropractor in the past and have taken muscle relaxers to try and loosen it up anybody else got anymore suggestions on what do do for it? The problem(pain) is usually just on one side of my lower back.

 

[mike913]

I have similar issues. I was in the army for 5 years. I thought it may have been kidney related, but I 've had complete blood panel and urinalysis done many times and they've always came back normal. The only thing that seems to help is to make sure my poster is always good and I've started to where a belt more often in the gym. And also I've concentrated more on strenghting my back. If its more along the lines of back pumps I'll usually just drank lots of water, taurine, and plenty of bananas. I may try a chiropracter if I ever get med insurance or the VA covers it.
Anyone else with better advice for us dudes with shitty lower backs???

 

[SOCOM]

Ever been checked out for Sciatica?

 

[mike913]

Ever been checked out for Sciatica?

I just did a search for it and found that there can be a ton of things that could cause it. Never been tested for it myself tho. probably a good idea considering I have some of the other symtons of it.