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What Causes Sprain In Lower Back After Taking Bath With Cold Water?
Question: Hello,
I usually bath with cold water. But this morning it was a bit chilled and after bath immediately I felt a severe sprain in my lower lumber back. I kept on streaching but it aint of any help. I am observing restricted movements especially cannot sit down.
could you suggest some remedy to get back to normal.
rgds XXXXXXX
I usually bath with cold water. But this morning it was a bit chilled and after bath immediately I felt a severe sprain in my lower lumber back. I kept on streaching but it aint of any help. I am observing restricted movements especially cannot sit down.
could you suggest some remedy to get back to normal.
rgds XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Muscle spasm is likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to the cold water it seems that your back muscles have undergone a spasm. The best way to relieve this spasm is to lie down and do hot compress on it for 15 minutes thrice a day. You can also have an electrolyte rich fluid like Garotade or fresh fruit juices.
In case the pain and spasm are persistent then do get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your physician.
You can use analgesic gels like Volini gel also. Exercise is not advisable in the times of acute pain.
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
Muscle spasm is likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to the cold water it seems that your back muscles have undergone a spasm. The best way to relieve this spasm is to lie down and do hot compress on it for 15 minutes thrice a day. You can also have an electrolyte rich fluid like Garotade or fresh fruit juices.
In case the pain and spasm are persistent then do get a muscle relaxant prescribed from your physician.
You can use analgesic gels like Volini gel also. Exercise is not advisable in the times of acute pain.
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
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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