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How Can Painful Muscle Cramps In The Lower Left Back Be Treated?
I have suffered from painful muscle cramps in my lower left back for over 4 days now. Things seem to be going OK, and out of nowhere, a cramp comes and literally takes my breath away. I have tried heat/cold, and even borrowed a friends TENS unit for 2 days. It seems to be worse at night when I try to relax.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018
Hello,
This back pain might be a neuromuscular irritation or a nerve injury of the spine. It seems like only heat and ice therapy, isn't enough to relief the pain. I suggest you to take anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen daily for some weeks.If the pain doesn't improve or gets worse you should consult a doctor for a physical examination.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suela Gjata,
General & Family Physician
This back pain might be a neuromuscular irritation or a nerve injury of the spine. It seems like only heat and ice therapy, isn't enough to relief the pain. I suggest you to take anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen daily for some weeks.If the pain doesn't improve or gets worse you should consult a doctor for a physical examination.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Suela Gjata,
General & Family Physician
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