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What Is The Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Lower Back?

Hi

On Thursday night I was training in karate I got thrown by the person I was working with they then proceeded to land on me at the same time as my back hit the ground

I have now had severe pain since with a lump on my lower spine although this hasn't bruised

I work in a laboratory so it's important I'm standing most of the day so I can't really rest my back
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I advice icing your back for the first 48 hrs then massage it with topical gels. In 3rd day start with hot fomentations using gels, and Advil, Acetaminophen and some physiotherapy with rest from your karate exercises will help.

While getting up from lying down position, you should turn on one side and then get up slowly. You can use lumbosacral belt for support,do not bend forward or lift heavyweights. This may aggravate the pain. If the symptoms do not improve after 3 days, you can get a x-ray/ MRI done to rule out a bony injury.

Hope the above information helps you. et me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan
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What Is The Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Lower Back?

Hi, I advice icing your back for the first 48 hrs then massage it with topical gels. In 3rd day start with hot fomentations using gels, and Advil, Acetaminophen and some physiotherapy with rest from your karate exercises will help. While getting up from lying down position, you should turn on one side and then get up slowly. You can use lumbosacral belt for support,do not bend forward or lift heavyweights. This may aggravate the pain. If the symptoms do not improve after 3 days, you can get a x-ray/ MRI done to rule out a bony injury. Hope the above information helps you. et me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ahmed Aly Hassan