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What Causes Acute Muscle Spasms In Lumbar Region?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Question: I have mid back,keft side muscle spasms for a couple of days, brought on by too many hours at the sewing machine. I have used ice and heat, but spasms remain . Is there anything I can take for this? Thanks.

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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick re

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in lumbar region due to excessive sitting work.

For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your treating doctor.

Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need to do MRI lumbar spine if symptoms persist.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Till time continue medication and hot fomentation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
Take care
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What Causes Acute Muscle Spasms In Lumbar Region?

Brief Answer: Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick re Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. As per your symptom and history there is possibility of acute muscle spasm in lumbar region due to excessive sitting work. For these symptoms muscle relaxant with analgesic and neurotropic medication like pregabalin can be started consulting your treating doctor. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need to do MRI lumbar spine if symptoms persist. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Till time continue medication and hot fomentation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.