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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Lower Back And Shoulder Post Injury
Hi I fractured my l1in a car crash 5 years ago! only now I have changed jobs and Am doing a lot of bending and walking!I have to take strong pain killers daily for severe pain in my lower back and shoulder for the last week ! Is it from the injury? What should I do ? Thank u
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in lower back and shoulder post injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like disc injury , compressed fracture or muscle cramp . I would suggest you to take proper rest , stop lifting heavy object and bending , apply warm compresses to back and shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe case .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In Lower Back And Shoulder Post Injury
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in lower back and shoulder post injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like disc injury , compressed fracture or muscle cramp . I would suggest you to take proper rest , stop lifting heavy object and bending , apply warm compresses to back and shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan, MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe case . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari