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What Causes Severe Back Pain Inspite Of Physiotherapy?

I ve had severe back pain for 7 weeks and I did 4 sessions of PT and now it s worse. I can only stand for a short period of Time than have to lay down.. It has become debilitating in a short period. PT before MRi. I have to wait till the 23rd to see my doctors PA.. I don t know what to do next.
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back pain inspite of physiotherapy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , disc problem , tendinitis , osteoarthritis , gout , bursitis or sciatica . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend exercises according to your condition after proper diagnosis . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage or disc problem . For now apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , do not work in pose for long time and take proper rest . You can also apply anti inflammatory and analgesic cream like voletra . Do not exercises of your own without the advice of expert .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Back Pain Inspite Of Physiotherapy?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back pain inspite of physiotherapy . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , disc problem , tendinitis , osteoarthritis , gout , bursitis or sciatica . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend exercises according to your condition after proper diagnosis . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage or disc problem . For now apply warm compresses and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain , do not work in pose for long time and take proper rest . You can also apply anti inflammatory and analgesic cream like voletra . Do not exercises of your own without the advice of expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari