Suggest Treatment For Intense Back Pain For Over Three Days

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2022

Question: Hi Dr.

I'm having lower back pain since last 1 month. Tried Yoga and it got relieved much but now again having intense pain from last 3 days. My work involves long hours of sitting behind the desk. I consulted a doctor earlier and got Xray too. Sometimes it becomes unbearable and I feel little difficulty in breathing when it pains a lot, breathing becomes a bit heavy.
Please help doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be postural.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Backache has multiple reasons and many presentations. In your case you have to sit for long hours, have pain for one month and you are 23. At your age I am inclined to think the possible causes to be postural , infective or some special conditions ( to be discussed when required).

You have not posted the X-rays. that would have helped. My practice is, like in your case if the X-rays are normal- I would start on mild pain killers and spinal extension exercises to strengthen your back muscles. I suggest you take frequent breaks or come to standing posture every 20-30 mins. If this does not help then I would recommend Straightaway MRI of lower spine.
Please post MRI report when it is done.

I hope this will help you. Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Doctor, I've forwarded my XRay reports to the healthcare magic team. Please do tell me if MRI would be necessary.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. MRI is required.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Seeing the X-rays - there is reduction in L4-5 and straightening of lumbar spine. I would recommend MRI and CBC with ESR.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana