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Question: Hi, my wife was lifting a car seat down from a few feet above her head in our garage 2 days ago (morning) and felt a pain in her lower back. About an hour or 2 later she tried stretching out by sitting down and twisting. Since that point she's been in sever pain (so bad she had to call me at work to come home). On that first day she went to the chiropractor to see if they could get rid of some of the pain. She then went yesterday and today (afternoons). She's feel better in the pain department but is still not near 100%. Yesterday we noticed that her spine was slightly curved. Today is the same. I've attached photos of it. Hoping you could see what you think. Can muscles move a spine (this is what her chiropractor told her today), or do you think their is a readable chance this could be a sign of scoliosis? She has a visit with her general doctor on Friday afternoon to assess the situation, but we are hoping to get some clues before hand.
Brief Answer:
needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason.
In your wife's case,there are 3 possibilities-
POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain
POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain.
POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind.
I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI done to find out the exact cause.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.
The scoliosis is due to a temporary spasm of muscles on one side causing the spine to bend in one direction
Once the pain is gone, it will straighten up on its own
But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis and she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Take care,God bless.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
FOR ME TO SERVE MY PATIENTS BETTER,PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Wish you a healthy life : )
needs evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason.
In your wife's case,there are 3 possibilities-
POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain
POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain.
POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind.
I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI done to find out the exact cause.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.
The scoliosis is due to a temporary spasm of muscles on one side causing the spine to bend in one direction
Once the pain is gone, it will straighten up on its own
But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis and she should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Take care,God bless.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
FOR ME TO SERVE MY PATIENTS BETTER,PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Wish you a healthy life : )
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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