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What Causes Electric Shock Sensations In Back While Bending It?

hi, i just sprain my back, it just happened at random, now when i bend my back, or make a slight turn sideway, i get a shocking like feeling on back, its not painful, it wont happen always, just like once everynow and then. i dont knw how to explain the feelin, it similar to the feeling when u touch a hot object, and u pull ur hands back due to reflects action. its kind of like that with my back, just feeling like that!! so when i bend or turn sideways, i get this feeling and go back to normal position right away!!
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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You might have had a severe muscle spasm after the back sprain. This is causing soreness and inflammation. The effects of a sprain are more prominent 24 hours after the injury. When you turn or bend, the muscle and nerve fibers are still in a state of inflammation and release chemicals that are pain transmitters. Please allow rest for 3 days and do not do any sudden turning or bending movements involving the back. Try to remain in normal position. Apply ointments containing muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Applying a heat pack might also help. This will remain for 3 days to week. Please do not worry.
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What Causes Electric Shock Sensations In Back While Bending It?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. You might have had a severe muscle spasm after the back sprain. This is causing soreness and inflammation. The effects of a sprain are more prominent 24 hours after the injury. When you turn or bend, the muscle and nerve fibers are still in a state of inflammation and release chemicals that are pain transmitters. Please allow rest for 3 days and do not do any sudden turning or bending movements involving the back. Try to remain in normal position. Apply ointments containing muscle relaxant and pain reliever. Applying a heat pack might also help. This will remain for 3 days to week. Please do not worry.