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Question: Hi, I woke up Saturday with lower back pain and the pain continue up to the back of my neck. By the end of the day I had a bad headache. The pain in my upper back hurt mostly when I was walking. At night I can not sleep because the pain in the back of my neck and my head hurts so much. I am really cold at night and then get really hot. No other issues. When I take Advil it helps, when I take asprin it does not.
Brief Answer:
Back pain with headaches
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic.
It can be some spine sprain which can be possibly triggered by some posture changes and muscle spasms can be leading to occipital headaches or neck muscle spasms.
Xray lumbar and cervical spines alongwith evaluation by your GP and careful examination may be needed if it doesn't settle in a week.
Meanwhile using analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen will help. Using muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine also improve symptoms relief.
Physiotherapy may also be needed if it doesn't settle spontaneously.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. Regards. Kindly close the discussion if you don't have any more questions.
Back pain with headaches
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic.
It can be some spine sprain which can be possibly triggered by some posture changes and muscle spasms can be leading to occipital headaches or neck muscle spasms.
Xray lumbar and cervical spines alongwith evaluation by your GP and careful examination may be needed if it doesn't settle in a week.
Meanwhile using analgesics like acetaminophen or ibuprofen will help. Using muscle relaxants like orphenidrine or tizanidine also improve symptoms relief.
Physiotherapy may also be needed if it doesn't settle spontaneously.
Hoping you a speedy recovery. Regards. Kindly close the discussion if you don't have any more questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Could walking/running 7 miles cause the spine sprain? I usually walk/run 4 - 5 miles a day. Would seeing a chiropractor help?
Brief Answer:
Further clarification
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Yes it can be triggered by strenuous physical activities as is normally seen in athletes or sports persons, so in your case as you described your physical activity it is quite possible. Taking rest for a week or two along with the measures I mentioned earlier will help. Chiropractor review can be ensued if it doesn't settle within this period. Regards. Kindly close the discussion if you don't have any more questions.
Further clarification
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Yes it can be triggered by strenuous physical activities as is normally seen in athletes or sports persons, so in your case as you described your physical activity it is quite possible. Taking rest for a week or two along with the measures I mentioned earlier will help. Chiropractor review can be ensued if it doesn't settle within this period. Regards. Kindly close the discussion if you don't have any more questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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