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Suggest Treatment For Mechanical Back Pain

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Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014
Question: I HAVE PAIN IN MY BACK, IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT MY BACK IT IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE JUST ABOVE MY WAIST GOING AROUND MY SIDE AND IT IS QUITE PAINFULL I CANT GET A DRS APP UNTIL 16TH MAY, CAN YOU HELP.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer: The following measures will help with the pain. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain. It is a common medical problem.Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain. The following measures will help with the pain • Lie on a hard bed. • Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Correct your posture while sitting • Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help. The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
I FORGOT TO TELL YOU I HAD A SPINAL OPERATION ON MY BACK IN OCT 2012 THEY PUT TITANIUM RODS & SCREWS IN BUT UNFORTUNATELY SOMEHOW MY SPINAL FLUID LEEKED AND I LOST THE USE OF MY LEG FOR 14 MONTHS ALSO MY NERVES ARE STILL GROWING. COULD THIS HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT? ALSO I AM A FEMALE!!!!!!!!
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (45 hours later)
Brief Answer: This might be the cause . Detailed Answer: Hello, Sorry for late reply. This might be the cause of your back pain. I would suggest getting this evaluated by your doctor. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance. Warm regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Mechanical Back Pain

Brief Answer: The following measures will help with the pain. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain. It is a common medical problem.Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain. The following measures will help with the pain • Lie on a hard bed. • Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Correct your posture while sitting • Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help. The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care