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Question: Hi doctor, while playing tennis I sprained my lower back on right side and this incident happened 5 hours before. now I am unable to stand up and the slightest movement in my body hurts very badly. also when I tried standing twice - I fell on the floor unconsciously. I am feeling very weak and also at times I feel like puking. thanks.
Brief Answer:
Get muscle relaxant prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain you have is due to muscle spasm caused due to improper stretching of back muscles while playing.
The pain will improve with NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Agents) - like ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and so on. Sometimes they can cause stomach irritation in some people - Take them after food. Simple Paracetamol alone and or in combination could also help.
At times, a muscle relaxant - like chlorzoxazone or methocarbamol - is added. You can get a proper prescription from your General Physician.
Good posture at work and home are important in the long term. Yoga can help.
Go for massage, hot fomentation and physiotherapy - if severe pain persists.
If the pain persists, I would strongly recommend you to visit an orthopedic surgeon.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Get muscle relaxant prescribed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain you have is due to muscle spasm caused due to improper stretching of back muscles while playing.
The pain will improve with NSAID (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Agents) - like ibuprofen, diclofenac, celecoxib and so on. Sometimes they can cause stomach irritation in some people - Take them after food. Simple Paracetamol alone and or in combination could also help.
At times, a muscle relaxant - like chlorzoxazone or methocarbamol - is added. You can get a proper prescription from your General Physician.
Good posture at work and home are important in the long term. Yoga can help.
Go for massage, hot fomentation and physiotherapy - if severe pain persists.
If the pain persists, I would strongly recommend you to visit an orthopedic surgeon.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks doctor ..have taken enzoflam and also put hot pack at the back...feeling better can stand up..but feel the pain and also vomit feeling n giddiness is still there..pls suggest
Brief Answer:
Take rest. Do not exert yourself.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The vomiting and giddiness can be due to the pain killer that you have taken. You can take an H2 blocker like omeprazole and an antiemetic like domperidone for relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Take rest. Do not exert yourself.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The vomiting and giddiness can be due to the pain killer that you have taken. You can take an H2 blocker like omeprazole and an antiemetic like domperidone for relief.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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