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What Causes Pain After A Popping Sound In Left Lower Back?

I was lifting a cabinet and felt a small pop on the left side of my lower back. Last night I could barely sleep only to wake up and ice it and take ibuprofen to try and help with the pain. Today I have shooting pain down to my left foot. It hurts to bend over or sit let alone walk bc I m favoring my right side. What could this be and what treatment should I seem?
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 

It is due to muscular spasm due to the weight lifting.

Apply Bengay Ultra Stretch Gel and massage it for 15 min. Then apply heat pad for soothing effect.


Take Ibuprofen800mg 3 times a day continuously until pain goes away. Plus Take Multivitamin once daily. Take plenty of fluids.


Apply Lumbosacral Corset for support until pain is no more there. Proper rest will resolve this issue in little time.

To lift weight never lift it arms and hands being away from your body. It will never cause spasm.


Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime & I will get back to you in no time. Please give a positive feedback.

Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

Best Regards!

DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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https://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-muhammad-hanif/70199
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What Causes Pain After A Popping Sound In Left Lower Back?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   It is due to muscular spasm due to the weight lifting. Apply Bengay Ultra Stretch Gel and massage it for 15 min. Then apply heat pad for soothing effect. Take Ibuprofen800mg 3 times a day continuously until pain goes away. Plus Take Multivitamin once daily. Take plenty of fluids. Apply Lumbosacral Corset for support until pain is no more there. Proper rest will resolve this issue in little time. To lift weight never lift it arms and hands being away from your body. It will never cause spasm. Hope I answered all of your health concerns . If you have further questions in future, feel free to contact me anytime & I will get back to you in no time. Please give a positive feedback. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA https://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-muhammad-hanif/70199