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What Causes Persistent Pain In Mid Back Despite Taking Motrin?
for one week , back pain , started in middle deep pain , have been taking motrin ib but would like to stop and try something that will be more proactive... like exercise.. I am afraid to do something wrong and make pain worse. haven t had much sleep with this. can you advise any thing? thank you
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in mid back despite taking Motrin. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lifting something heavy , poor posture , being overweight , smoking or trigger points of trapezius muscle . Most of the time mid back pain occur due to poor posture , so try to work in correct posture or o not work in one posture for very long time . I would suggest you to avoid lifting heavy weight , apply warm compresses , take proper rest , do light trapezius stretching and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy and light stretching .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in mid back despite taking Motrin. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lifting something heavy , poor posture , being overweight , smoking or trigger points of trapezius muscle . Most of the time mid back pain occur due to poor posture , so try to work in correct posture or o not work in one posture for very long time . I would suggest you to avoid lifting heavy weight , apply warm compresses , take proper rest , do light trapezius stretching and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get better then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x-ray or CT scan and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy and light stretching .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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