lake compounce: So I've had back problems since I was probably 3 years old. Nothing originally set it off, it's just genetics. As a kid, I was EXTREMELY active with sports. There were times when I was on 3 different sports teams at one time. I was one of those kids who wouldn't be able to go to the pizza place to celebrate a big win, because I had a soccer game 10 minutes later (just thought I should mention this to explain that it's not ALL genetics). I always experienced the occasional back pains then, but it didn't really phase me. So anyways, I am now 16, going on 17 in two weeks, and the back issues have become more frequent. Usually, they are completely random, and they come in go. Sometimes, I can be walking and it just happens and I have to chill for an hour or two. But after a few hours, the pain has mostly subsided. The most it ever lasts is a day or two. However, I just got a job three weeks ago. It's at a floral shop. They were hiring, and it seemed like an easy job! So I've been working for the past few weeks. I noticed after the first week that my back was a bit sore, though that was expected because it's my first job and there was a lot of physical work I was doing. Then this week came along, and the problems began. Just about everything I did this week, in and out of work, involved carrying large heavy things. I did this for four straight days, and every day the pain got worse. Yesterday, after work, I was so happy because I figured that I could finally just relax. So I decided to go with my family to Lake Compounce (an amusement park here in Connecticut). They had been planning on it for a while, but I wasn't planning on going. I felt that it would be nice to do though, and so I went. I have anxiety as well, so getting out of the house is difficult for me, and I thought it would be good to do. So anyways, we went. And I was stupid. Very stupid. I went on the three most intense rides there. One is a wooden rollercoaster that goes about 500 mph (lol) and is so incredibly bumpy that you feel like you're gonna fall out the entire time. Then I went on another coaster that is a solid minute of corkscrews and loops. And then I did the sky coaster, which is that thing where you are attached to a bungee, and are lifted 180 feet and then fall. That was quite dumb, especially. And so on the way home, I noticed the pain was getting worse. However, I ignored it. Then about 3 hours later, I was sitting in my bed and was unable to move. If I made any movement at all, I would feel like I was getting stabbed. I had a bottle of water next to me on my dresser, and I was unable to even get that. Yeah, it was that bad. I took Motrin and eventually fell asleep. And now today, it's the same. I can't move AT ALL and it's scaring me. I don't know what to do. It's definitely a muscle thing, but I'm not sure if I should see a chiropractor or something. Any advice?|||Of course you should see a chiropractor. They do much more than just "crack backs" and "work on bones". They go to school for 4-5 years after their undergraduate work and are trained to diagnose the same as your general practitioner, orthopedist and/or physical therapist for much more than just musculoskeletal conditions. You wouldn't want a chiropractor treating your low back pain if you were suffering from prostate cancer so they trained to diagnose that. A chiropractor knows when back pain is due to a disc/muscle/arthritis/nerve problem. They know what they can treat and if they diagnose something they can't they will send you to the right health care provider. Their training in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal issues actually far exceeds your general practitioner and/or physical therapist.|||HAVE TRIED HANGING UPSIDE DOWN BY YOUR FEET FROM A PROPER ANTI-GRAVITY STRETCHER AND HAVE THIS TRACTION RELIEVE YOUR PAINS?|||I had the problem where I couldn't move. Stayed that way for several hours. Turns out I had a ruptured disk. I would see a doctor on Monday if I were you.|||DO NOT GO TO A CHIROPRACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have obviously aggravated your back whether it's a muscle pull or another injury having you back manipulated by a chiropractor will only make matters worse, all they do is crack your back and if there is an injury there they are going to make it worse or they will end up herniating a disc, that is not pleasant. Go to your doctor or if you can skip right to an orthopedic spine specialist. Until you can get to the doctors try laying on a heating pad as hot as your skin can handle for 20-30 minutes every couple of hours, take Tylenol or Motrin is fine as directed.|||You're right, it's a muscular thing and chiropractors work on the bones. You have tight muscles in your back causing you this pain. To get rid of the pain you have to release those muscles and the pain will be gone. Here's how to release your back muscles: Back: (do from a sitting position) Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder and find the muscles next to your spine and firmly press on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side. For best results relax your body first by taking a deep breath and exhaling then remain this relaxed. If you still have neck pain try this for that: Neck Put your hands alongside your head so your thumbs are on the front of the muscle under your ear and your fingers are on the back of the muscle behind your head. Squeeze your thumb and fingers together and hold. Relax your body. After 45 seconds, slowly lower your head as far as you can, release the pressure but hold your neck lowered for another 30 seconds.|||Well, if you think it is muscle related you should see your family doctor. Honestly, I think this sounds like a disc problem. Have you had a history of degenerative disc disease? Also, you need to note whether or not you've had any pain or numbness in one of your legs.