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Have Back Pain. X-ray Shows Muscle Spasm And Diminishes Disc Spaces. Any Need To Worry?

i took an x ray because i have always a back pain and the result on my LS xray as the radiologist says that i have a muscle spasm and i also have a diminished disc spaces between L4L5 and L5S1 ,is it that bad ?i m only 24 years old and my work is not that strenous but sometimes i lift 5 gallon of water from 1st floor to 2nd floor ..my height is 5 4 and weighing only 47 kg ..please give me some advice ..
Fri, 1 Mar 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.

From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back.

Now if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required
• Avoid forward bending.
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Have Back Pain. X-ray Shows Muscle Spasm And Diminishes Disc Spaces. Any Need To Worry?

Hi, Welcome to the forum. From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back. Now if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance. Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain • Lie on a hard bed. • Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required • Avoid forward bending. • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights. • Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132 Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta.