Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2015

Question: Hi, My wife who is 36 yrs of age, is suffering from left lower back pain from last 3 days, near the rib area. The pain gets aggravated during night and when stand erect too long. Please offer your expertise in resolving the issue. We have 2 kids.

Answered by Dr. Naval Mendiratta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Low back ache

Detailed Answer:
Good evening

Thank you for writing on health care magic

Well it looks like more of an acute onset pain, probably due to muscle sprain or a bone pathology. Pain in the nights and more on standing for long time is mainly due to 2 causes:

1. Muscle sprain and ligament tear which may have aggravated due to lifting heavy stuff or bending in a wrong posture

2. Any bone Fracture: It is common in females but mostly after menopause.

For now I would suggest:

1. Take a short course of Pain killers like Zerodol P twice daily , for at least 3-4 days

2. Use Warm Compressions and Volini Gel

3. Avoid doing any heavy activities

If it doesnt get better, I would suggest you get an MRI done for the area to look for exact cause

Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to help out

Regards
Dr Naval

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