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Dull Pain In Rib Cage, Back Pain, Feeling Stiff In The Morning. Muscle Relaxants Used. Treatment?

I have dull pain to the touch on the of right rib cage extending to a small area of back. Have had pain for about four months. Have seen primary care physician twice and have prescribed muscle relaxaxants that hasn t taken pain away. Feels stiff in morning, hurts more after sitting, feels much better after using hot tub or when I m walking or moving about. Any ideas.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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Hi,
You have possibly got a problem with your spine. This may be facet joint stiffness or a disc prolapse. The muscles may be in spasm due to the underlying problem.
I suggest you discuss the need for an MRI with your doctor.
In the meantime, paracetamol and ibuprofen may help the pain. A TENS (transcutaneous nerve stimulator) could be considered as a non-drug method of pain management. Exercises to strengthen your core muscles could be suggested by a physiotherapist.
I hope this is of help.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
MBChB FRCA
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Dull Pain In Rib Cage, Back Pain, Feeling Stiff In The Morning. Muscle Relaxants Used. Treatment?

Hi, You have possibly got a problem with your spine. This may be facet joint stiffness or a disc prolapse. The muscles may be in spasm due to the underlying problem. I suggest you discuss the need for an MRI with your doctor. In the meantime, paracetamol and ibuprofen may help the pain. A TENS (transcutaneous nerve stimulator) could be considered as a non-drug method of pain management. Exercises to strengthen your core muscles could be suggested by a physiotherapist. I hope this is of help. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger MBChB FRCA