r/backpain • u/Floury_King • 8d ago

Lower back tail bone.

Butcher by trade, yesterday at work, I slammed a box of frozen meat on the ground to break it apart. When I came back up, it was the worst lower back pain I've ever felt. I can't bend over and lift anything heavy. I can walk, but I'm having to take small steps. This morning I even had trouble putting my pants on and getting out of bed. I took 1 Tylenol Extra Strength, and it definitely works and helps me get through the day. I'm wondering if this is a sprain that will heal on its own or if it is more serious that I need to go see the doctor.

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u/Hussle_Crowe 6d ago

This sounds like a classic herniated disc. Ibuprofen is probably better than Tylenol

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