I would like to know if i might have a mild case of the bends i went diving last Sunday, i was diving on third lung (brownie) the third lung brownie shut completely off while i was about 22 feet of water obviously i had to surface a little fast i tried my best to keep my bubbles above my head when i was about ten feet from the surface it became an extreme situation that i get to surface as my mask was filling with water so i went a little faster yesterday afternoon my lower back started bothering me an still bothers me today i put heating pad on lower back an it feels better plus i took two advil should i be concerned that i may have the bends an see a Dr?
Hi and welcome to ChatDoctorIt seems some muscle strain to lower back while diving.  As you rightly said, heating pads helps as the heat produces relaxation in the muscles. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day. To can continue to take Advil to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation. Do not try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time to heal. I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.