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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain Post An Oral Surgery
Question: I had oral surgery on Thursday, and today I am having severe lower back pain. Is it possible that the two could be related?
Brief Answer:
not likely unless it is positional
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
If you were sitting or lying in a very uncomfortable position for a long time for the oral surgery, this could have set up some deep muscle spasms that are causing the pain.
Other than that I can think of no connection.
Use warm compresses or soak in warm bath water. Also avoid ice and take anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen. Gentle stretching may help but don't do any jerky movements or anything that worsens the pain. Stretching is best done after a heat treatment when the muscles are warm.
If the pain is severe or is not resolving in a few days then see a doctor.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
not likely unless it is positional
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
If you were sitting or lying in a very uncomfortable position for a long time for the oral surgery, this could have set up some deep muscle spasms that are causing the pain.
Other than that I can think of no connection.
Use warm compresses or soak in warm bath water. Also avoid ice and take anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen. Gentle stretching may help but don't do any jerky movements or anything that worsens the pain. Stretching is best done after a heat treatment when the muscles are warm.
If the pain is severe or is not resolving in a few days then see a doctor.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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