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Question: My husband is in pain for 8 days, first left back hip, then hip joint, then thigh muscle, now walking bent over pain unbearable, unable to raise leg from lying down position, this morning feeling hip and thigh pain when raising arms to put on shirt. Hospital exam confirmed pain xray no fracture or broken bones visible. Prescribed Norco for pain told to follow up with orthopedic specialists
Brief Answer:
Can be muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while working.
For pain and spasm to go he has to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct the posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
He can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
if pain persists the he will need oral muscle relaxants for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems to be mechanical back pain, more related to posture while working.
For pain and spasm to go he has to do back exercises to relive the spasm associated with this. Doing hot fomentation and applying muscle relaxant gel will also be helpful in relieving the spasm.
Correct the posture while sitting. Take frequent breaks during your work.
Lie on hard bed. Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weight.
He can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to relieve pain.
if pain persists the he will need oral muscle relaxants for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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