
Suggest Treatment For Painful Muscle Spasms In Lower Back

Question: What can you do to relieve painful muscle spasm in lower back. ( including self help remedies at home) ?
Brief Answer:
hot fomentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The best way to treat lower back muscle spasms is to apply some local analgesic gel with a combination of menthol and apply hot fomentation to the area after ten minutes. One shall rest the area.
For medicines- one can take a combination of analgesic like aceclofenac or naproxyn along with a muscle relaxant like thiocolchicoside or metaxolone.
Short duration (1-2 days) bed rest is advisable.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


I have got some Baclofen tabs from previous MS problems. Would it be ok to take them?
Brief Answer:
no, that would not be right
Detailed Answer:
Hi
No, baclofen is altogether for different purpose.
Shall not help you for this.
You will have to follow one of the drugs of the category I mentioned.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thank you
Brief Answer:
welcome
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
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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Dr. Rohit Gulati
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