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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

On Saturday afternoon I was lifting a heavy object and heard a pop in my lower back. Was painful right away. After 30 minutes or so I was able to move around fine and was able to do yard work on Sunday. But every time I sit down and get back up, it takes a few minutes to straighten up and for the lumbar back pain to go away. Am a 48 year old male.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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With such a presentation it is likely that you have muscle strain or a mild form of disc rupture. I would suggest you to avoid lifting weights, bending forwards, sitting on the floor and squating atleast for a week or so.You can use ice gel packs and pain killer lotion/ gel to soothen your back.

Hope this helps . All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain

With such a presentation it is likely that you have muscle strain or a mild form of disc rupture. I would suggest you to avoid lifting weights, bending forwards, sitting on the floor and squating atleast for a week or so.You can use ice gel packs and pain killer lotion/ gel to soothen your back. Hope this helps . All the best.