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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Lower Back And Hip
hi my husband has had a pain in his left lower back which seems to create a pain in his hip. sometimes he can barely walk and the only way he gets the pain to go away is by using an ice pack. he s done construction for about 20 years now. when I feel the left side of his back there seems to be a good size hole in between his bones but on the right side it s fine. we are poor so we can t afford to go see the doctor if there s other cheaper things we can do to fix this. any ideas to what this problem could be?
Tue, 9 Feb 2021
Hi,
1. Consult an orthopedic surgeon to differentiate whether it is non-infectious [treated with rest, ice, and simple pain medications] or infectious bursitis [treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery].
2. Hip discomfort could be because of hip osteoarthritis, AVN [avascular necrosis], DVT [deep vein thrombosis], PVD [peripheral vascular disorder], or simply because of cramps in the calf [due to diabetes, calcium/salt deficiency]
3. Rule out other causes like tuberculosis, ask for Hb%, WBC, ESR, RA test, X-ray LS spine [for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, disc prolapse, TB spine]
Till then:
- Apply any counter-irritant locally [diclofenac gel]
- Fomentation with hot water bag
- Use of the walking stick, to reduce the load on the knees
- Avoid climbing stairs, sitting on the floor, as far as possible
- Use the western commode, instead of Indian style latrine
- Maintain straight back posture while standing or sitting
- Avoid bending forwards and lifting weights
- Sleep on a hard mattress
- Use a lumbosacral belt to support the spine
PS. SLR [straight leg raising test] and EHL [extensor hallucis longus] weakness must be tested in every case of backache.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. Consult an orthopedic surgeon to differentiate whether it is non-infectious [treated with rest, ice, and simple pain medications] or infectious bursitis [treated with antibiotics, aspiration, and surgery].
2. Hip discomfort could be because of hip osteoarthritis, AVN [avascular necrosis], DVT [deep vein thrombosis], PVD [peripheral vascular disorder], or simply because of cramps in the calf [due to diabetes, calcium/salt deficiency]
3. Rule out other causes like tuberculosis, ask for Hb%, WBC, ESR, RA test, X-ray LS spine [for osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, disc prolapse, TB spine]
Till then:
- Apply any counter-irritant locally [diclofenac gel]
- Fomentation with hot water bag
- Use of the walking stick, to reduce the load on the knees
- Avoid climbing stairs, sitting on the floor, as far as possible
- Use the western commode, instead of Indian style latrine
- Maintain straight back posture while standing or sitting
- Avoid bending forwards and lifting weights
- Sleep on a hard mattress
- Use a lumbosacral belt to support the spine
PS. SLR [straight leg raising test] and EHL [extensor hallucis longus] weakness must be tested in every case of backache.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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