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Suggest Remedy For Back Pain
Hi, I bend down and when I got up I heard a crack in my lower back. I was in a lot of pain that also affected my left left. I went to the ER and they diagnose me with Lumbar Strain. They gave me ibuprofen and muscle relaxer. That helped a lot but I was still in pain. Yesterday, I felt pain that was somewhat like a electric shock in my lower back that shot up the spine. I started to get worried that it's not just a lumbar strain. Please answer me. I need to know if this is serious and if i have to go back to the ER.
Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .
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 do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .
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 do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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