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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of Lower Back?
Question: My husband has been experiencing pain on the left side of his lower back most of the day. Aleve has been somewhat helpful, but it has not stopped the pain.He will use a heating pad tonight. what medical test do you generally advise?
Brief Answer:
Musculoskeletal back pain
Detailed Answer:
hi,
thanks for your question
lower back pain is very common, 50 percent of adults will experience an episode at some point
at first no particular tests are reccomended unless the pain persists and worsens or if it is associated with shooting pains down the back of the leg, numbness, weakness, bowel or urinary disturbance.
the treatment of musculoskeletal back pain is antiinflammatory medication and physiotherapy focused on core strengthening excercises. some people find chiropractic treatment and massage helpful also.
I hope this answers your question.
best wishes
Musculoskeletal back pain
Detailed Answer:
hi,
thanks for your question
lower back pain is very common, 50 percent of adults will experience an episode at some point
at first no particular tests are reccomended unless the pain persists and worsens or if it is associated with shooting pains down the back of the leg, numbness, weakness, bowel or urinary disturbance.
the treatment of musculoskeletal back pain is antiinflammatory medication and physiotherapy focused on core strengthening excercises. some people find chiropractic treatment and massage helpful also.
I hope this answers your question.
best wishes
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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