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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Back Pain

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

Question: I have a history of fractured vertebrae in my lumbar and cervical spine. While on vacation, my lumbar spine started hurting me with sharp pain. Movement increases it. Vacation was one week ago. I cannot take anything with ibuprofen as I had a major DVT surgery on January 9th and have been put on Xarelto and Asprin 325 every day. My vascular surgeon said I would most likely taking them the rest of my life. At this point, my back is at the point where I cannot bend over, if I sit, I have to have help standing. I cannot turn or reach for things without severe pain. I have tried Flexeril and extra strength Tylenol without any relief. Can I use a heating pad or should I go with ice? I know I need to have X-rays but haven't got a way to get there at this time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Heating pad will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the back that you have is likely to be due to a muscle spasm. Lying straight and using a heating pad will help in relaxing the stiff muscles. You can also apply a local analgesic gel on the area for relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar