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What Causes Right Sided Lower Back Pain?
Question: I am 73 year old male who has pain in my lower back, mostly on the right side. It is painful walking, golfing, and gardening. I have been in physical therapy for 6 weeks working on core muscles. Do you think it could be more than muscular?
Brief Answer:
Possible muscles pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern .
The symptoms you describe and all the examination indicate a muscle pain.
If the pain during these days have being worse , you did not have any improvement i would suggest
to do a X-ray to rule out any joint/ bone problems since your symptoms may be also cause by joint/ bone problems.
Sometimes muscles pain may last for weeks and months.
Use warm compreses , avoid the movements that make the pain worse ,keep using painkillers ( ibuprofen / Tylenol).
Hope i have answered your question.
Let me know if you have any other questions , i will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
Possible muscles pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking HealthCareMagic.
I have gone through your question and i understand your concern .
The symptoms you describe and all the examination indicate a muscle pain.
If the pain during these days have being worse , you did not have any improvement i would suggest
to do a X-ray to rule out any joint/ bone problems since your symptoms may be also cause by joint/ bone problems.
Sometimes muscles pain may last for weeks and months.
Use warm compreses , avoid the movements that make the pain worse ,keep using painkillers ( ibuprofen / Tylenol).
Hope i have answered your question.
Let me know if you have any other questions , i will be happy to help.
Take Care !
Dr Balliu.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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