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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain

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Posted on Fri, 16 May 2014
Question: What can i do to minimize the effects of a debilitating lower back pain which is low-intensity normally but sometimes spikes and quite intense.Along with this i am having a gastric problem where i sometimes have acid reflux and severe heartburn.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Physiotherapy and medications would help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms.

At this stage, physiotherapy is the best option. This may include IFT, ultrasound, traction, SWD etc for pain relief. Once the pain is less, then, you should also start back extension exercises.

Medications such as pregabalin and gabapentin capsules would also help you get relief from neuropathic pain.

Surgery has no role to play unless there is leg pain, or the pain increases on walking (claudication pain).

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain

Brief Answer: Physiotherapy and medications would help. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms. At this stage, physiotherapy is the best option. This may include IFT, ultrasound, traction, SWD etc for pain relief. Once the pain is less, then, you should also start back extension exercises. Medications such as pregabalin and gabapentin capsules would also help you get relief from neuropathic pain. Surgery has no role to play unless there is leg pain, or the pain increases on walking (claudication pain). I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/