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Suggest Treatment For Pulled Muscle In The Upper Back

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Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015
Question: A couple days ago I was working on my backyard and then I pulled my back muscle the pain is upper portion of my back to the right side closer to the rip I can't pinpoint where the pain it just happens every time I move especially when I'm sitting down and I lift up my leg I feel the pain this is going to last I have to go back to work soon. I don't think it's exercise pain I feel like it's ripping pain every time I move. I do not know exactly where the pain is coming from but it's somewhere in my upper back upper right site sometime I feel it around my waist to the right side this is the first time I have back pain in my whole life.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
you may get relief with muscle relaxant

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of lumbar muscle spasm due to exertion.
I will advise you to get analgesic and muscle relaxant consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you.
rest and warm fomentation may help.
If not relieved then you may need x ray and MRI.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)
How long will this last? I cant turn certain direction. Will i be able to work my job require standing for 8 hr straight
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (23 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

This may last for around 1 week, physiotherapy will help in early healing.

If you take rest from job you will get early relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi

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Suggest Treatment For Pulled Muscle In The Upper Back

Brief Answer: you may get relief with muscle relaxant Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. There is possibility of lumbar muscle spasm due to exertion. I will advise you to get analgesic and muscle relaxant consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy plays important role in treatment. Physiotherapy like IFT And TENS will help you. rest and warm fomentation may help. If not relieved then you may need x ray and MRI. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.