[MarkinAZ]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Muscle relaxer if you have one tonight. Otherwise, wait to see what the doctor says.

Generally, a shower as hot as you can stand it, followed by some Ben Gay or your favorite heat grease, and what Tom mentioned above.

Your MD will probably Rx some minor PT your way.

Since this appears to be a second injury to your lumbar area, some advice for future lifting chores would be to wear a quality lumbar belt. This will give you great lower back support when lifting heavy objects