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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Back?

What causes muscle spasms in my backside. Ususlly physical therapist can relieve the knot . Today it was so severe that I had to crawl to the bathroom. And couldn’t walk down steps or stand straight. Dr. Gave me two shots into the muscles. YYYY@YYYY . The md I went to isan orthopedist. Rowena Flank
Wed, 11 Apr 2018
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Hello,

What I can infer from your complaint is that you are having repeated lumbar strain. This usually occurs when the muscles in the spine are strained due to improper posture or activities.

It can also occur if the nerve roots in your lower back are pinched, the best treatment would be to continue physiotherapy.

If the frequency increases then ask for an MRI scan of your spine, so that the exact diagnosis would be confirmed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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What Causes Muscle Spasms In The Back?

Hello, What I can infer from your complaint is that you are having repeated lumbar strain. This usually occurs when the muscles in the spine are strained due to improper posture or activities. It can also occur if the nerve roots in your lower back are pinched, the best treatment would be to continue physiotherapy. If the frequency increases then ask for an MRI scan of your spine, so that the exact diagnosis would be confirmed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar