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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Sprain
Question: hi..my home is under rennovation and during the shifting activity yday...my lower back got sprained due to which i am facing restricted movements.. could you suggest some remedial measures pls. Though have taken a days leave for this...could not be able to extent it further,hence the concern.
Brief Answer:
Muscle relaxants and hot compress with pain killer will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A back muscle sprain is a common finding. Excessive stress on the back is not advisable. The pain will improve with NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Agents) - like ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and so on. Sometimes they can cause stomach irritation in some people - Take them after food. Simple Paracetamol alone and or in combination could also help.
At times, a muscle relaxant - like chlorzoxazone or methocarbamol - is added.
You can get a proper prescription from your General Physician. It usually takes a few days to improve.
Good posture at work and home are important in the long term. Yoga can help.
Go for massage, hot fomentation and physiotherapy - if severe.
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
Muscle relaxants and hot compress with pain killer will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A back muscle sprain is a common finding. Excessive stress on the back is not advisable. The pain will improve with NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Agents) - like ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and so on. Sometimes they can cause stomach irritation in some people - Take them after food. Simple Paracetamol alone and or in combination could also help.
At times, a muscle relaxant - like chlorzoxazone or methocarbamol - is added.
You can get a proper prescription from your General Physician. It usually takes a few days to improve.
Good posture at work and home are important in the long term. Yoga can help.
Go for massage, hot fomentation and physiotherapy - if severe.
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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