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What Causes Severe Back Spasms Along With Stiffness?

I put my back out 5 weeks ago and to start with was in so much pain I could hardly move an inch for at least 3 days due to back spasms, I then gradually started moving and felt stiff, however, with some exercise I felt a bit better, but what I now find is my back is still very painful at night in bed, it does feel like I have damaged the muscles or nerves and the exercises don t seem to help this? what can I do?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back spasms along with stiffness. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscles and ligaments in the back can be torn due to over-activity , disc Injury , sciatica , spinal stenosis or spondylosis . I would suggest you to take proper rest , apply warm compresses to back and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy , which will be very helpful .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Back Spasms Along With Stiffness?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe back spasms along with stiffness. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscles and ligaments in the back can be torn due to over-activity , disc Injury , sciatica , spinal stenosis or spondylosis . I would suggest you to take proper rest , apply warm compresses to back and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI along with physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy , which will be very helpful . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari