"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> DH has hurt his back and I don't
>> like to leave him. Still it might clear up by this afternoon.
>
> If his back is bad it's NOT going to clear up in an afternoon. BTDT.
>
> Long hot showers (several in an evening) or long hot baths. The hot
> being just as hot as he can stand. It really does help. My doctor
> told me that...very hot wet heat works good for back muscles. Heating
> pads (dry heat) not so much.

Yes you are right. First thing he couldn't stand let alone make his way to
the shower. I've been rubbing his back with Ibuprofen gel and he has been
taking Ibuprofen tablets which has eased it a bit so at least he has been
walking with the help of crutches. I gave him a nice glass of whisky this
evening to cheer him up Are you supposed to drink alcohol with those
meds? Who knows but it has put a smile on his face) If he is suffering
badly in the morning, I will have him see the doc. Oh I mentioned the shower
and he will get in before he goes to bed Thanks.

It is not something he usually suffers with but he has been doing some heavy
work during the past few days and I reckon he has overdone it

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