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Have Pain In Lower Back, Difficulty Walking And Sitting. Advise?
Question: Hello Doctors,
I have a pain in my lower back since long time ago, but since 3 days ago the pain is now unbearable, I am walking tilting my body to one side. The pain is going as well to the hips and when I am sitting down is worse. What do you think. Please advise.
Thanks
XXXXXXX
I have a pain in my lower back since long time ago, but since 3 days ago the pain is now unbearable, I am walking tilting my body to one side. The pain is going as well to the hips and when I am sitting down is worse. What do you think. Please advise.
Thanks
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
It seems to be acute mechanical back pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You might be suffering from Acute mechanical back pain. I suggest you-
1. Hard bed rest for 2-3 days
2. Take anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food to relieve the pain. Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area.
3. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day
4. Physiotherapy - Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain
5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase your back pain.
Even after a week if your pain doesn't gets relieved, better to get yourself examined by an orthopaedician. He might ask you to take an Xray of your back.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
It seems to be acute mechanical back pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You might be suffering from Acute mechanical back pain. I suggest you-
1. Hard bed rest for 2-3 days
2. Take anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food to relieve the pain. Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area.
3. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day
4. Physiotherapy - Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain
5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase your back pain.
Even after a week if your pain doesn't gets relieved, better to get yourself examined by an orthopaedician. He might ask you to take an Xray of your back.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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