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Suggest Treatment For Pinched Nerve In Back

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Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015
Question: Yes, i have a pinched nerve in my lower lumbar area of my back . My question to you is what can i do to relieve the pain that seems to settle in my calf......thank you
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Following measures will help you with pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query,

The following measures will help with the pain

Lie on hard bed.
Anti-inflammatory drugs like motrin 1 tablet as and when required (do not repeat a dose before 6 hours ) with food will help relieve the pain.
Avoid forward bending.
Correct your posture while sitting
Avoid prolonged sitting
Avoid sternous activity and lifting heavy weights
Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compress will also help.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Pinched Nerve In Back

Brief Answer: Following measures will help you with pain. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query, The following measures will help with the pain Lie on hard bed. Anti-inflammatory drugs like motrin 1 tablet as and when required (do not repeat a dose before 6 hours ) with food will help relieve the pain. Avoid forward bending. Correct your posture while sitting Avoid prolonged sitting Avoid sternous activity and lifting heavy weights Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compress will also help. Hope this helps you. Take care.