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How Serious Is Severe Pain In The Center Back?
Question: Hello Doctor,
A few weeks ago I'd severe pain in center back, upon consulting with general physician, he asked me to get Lateral view X-ray done for my back.
In X-ray, muscle spasm was identified, physician asked me to consult with a physiotherapist.
When I consulted physiotherapist, he told me that I'm having Thoracic back pain and asked me to get X-ray done in AP view.
Physiotherapist has suggested me to get 2 weeks on continuous physiotherapy.
I've started getting the physiotherapy.
I'm not sure how serious is the issue? or what should I do further?
A few weeks ago I'd severe pain in center back, upon consulting with general physician, he asked me to get Lateral view X-ray done for my back.
In X-ray, muscle spasm was identified, physician asked me to consult with a physiotherapist.
When I consulted physiotherapist, he told me that I'm having Thoracic back pain and asked me to get X-ray done in AP view.
Physiotherapist has suggested me to get 2 weeks on continuous physiotherapy.
I've started getting the physiotherapy.
I'm not sure how serious is the issue? or what should I do further?
Brief Answer:
This condition is not serious and would get better with physiotherapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I agree with the diagnosis of muscle spasm. I also agree with the treatment- physiotherapy and exercises. This condition is not serious and gets better with physiotherapy in a few weeks.
You should avoid prolonged sitting and continue doing back extension exercises (which would be taught by the physiotherapist) in the future too.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
This condition is not serious and would get better with physiotherapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I agree with the diagnosis of muscle spasm. I also agree with the treatment- physiotherapy and exercises. This condition is not serious and gets better with physiotherapy in a few weeks.
You should avoid prolonged sitting and continue doing back extension exercises (which would be taught by the physiotherapist) in the future too.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Sudhir Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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