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Having Back Ache, Difficulty In Bending, Spasm Of Back Muscles. What Treatment Should Be Done?
I am suffering from severe backache with difficullty in bending forward since 5 days. am 80 years old. I took treatment from my family physician ( diclofenac with thiocochicoside 4mg twice daily), as he feels its just spasm of back muscles. Even after taking treatment my symptoms are getting aggravated. kindly guide me how to go ahead?/
Tue, 19 Jun 2012
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
You seem to be having back ache due to osteoarthritis. In addition to the pain killers and muscle relaxants you are already taking, you need to have a complete bed rest, do a hot fomentation till the acute pain subsides. Applying a local analgesic gel on the area will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
You seem to be having back ache due to osteoarthritis. In addition to the pain killers and muscle relaxants you are already taking, you need to have a complete bed rest, do a hot fomentation till the acute pain subsides. Applying a local analgesic gel on the area will be helpful.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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