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What Causes Sharp And Persistent Lower Back Pain?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: I am a healthy. physically fit 60 year old woman with no health conditions. I am experiencing sharp and persistent lower back pain primarily on the right hand side. The onset was sudden and has gotten progressively worse. This first appeared a little over 24 hours ago. Please advise and thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
seems to be spasm of muscles

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I m dr Alok , pleased to answer your queries today
With your history, it seems that you have a spasm of the back muscles. You need to take OTC pain killers (Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Naproxen) if required and rest for 1-2 days. You can also do hot water fomentation.

But if it is persists for more than 2 days and if it is associated with weakness of legs or numbness or Urinary or Bowel problems, you need to see your physicians and get a scan done.

Hope this will help

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (43 minutes later)

How do you defne rest? I have a series of meetings today but if I need to cancel them in order to get better I will.

Your answer sounds spot on. I had a very intense workout last Sunday with a lot of core work on an exercise ball. Can spasms be static? The discomfort is constant but I'm not experiencing waves of pain.

Thanks so muh.

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
rest means avoid any stress

Detailed Answer:
Hi
rest means avoid any stress to the affecting muscles.
if your meeting are not very necessary, I advice you to postpone them till you feel better
yes , spasm be static, and leads to discomfort only with out pain

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj