Suggest Treatment For Muscle Spasms In Lower Back?

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: How can you relieve muscle spasm in lower back? I keep getting spasms that absolutely stop me in my tracks and I can't move till it eases off a bit

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query In order to help you better I need to understand the current situation better 1. please mention all the medications you are on currently . Some medication can cause this issue 2. How many days has it been since you have been exercising 3. What medications have you already tried to releive you of the spasm Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (28 hours later)

1. I am on Pregabalin 200mg bd 2. Pilates class 2 days ago 3. Have tried paracetamol and ibuprofen

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (13 hours later)

Brief Answer: Hello Detailed Answer: Thanks for getting back to me Sorry for the short delay in my response, I was on call at my hospital. The reason for these spasms are because of micro tears in your muscle secondary to the exercises. To be XXXXXXX on time can heal the issue and it takes about 10-14 days. The recommend the following to make this better 1. Continue to do Pilates but reduce the intensity a little 2. Drink plenty of water, multivitamin tablets will help in muscle building 3. Stretch your muscles well before starting the pilates, this is reduce the muscle injury 4. Tab Aceclofenac with chlorzoxazone popularly known Hifenac MR ( mr standing for muscle relaxant) to be taken twice daily for not more than 3 days I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me I wish you good health and a speedy recovery Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar