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What Causes Sudden Intense Lower Back Pain On Lifting Weights?
Question: 21 y/o female, went to pick up a 60 pound box, lower back sent a shooting pain, no referring pain. I have been having intense very low back pain, hurts especially when I bend over or sit in a chair especially at a 90 degree angle, the only relief I get is when I lay on my stomach in bed. I've been taking 800mg of ibuprofen routinely and have also been using muscle rub, heating pads, and ice packs and haven't gotten any relief.
Brief Answer:
muscle tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The sudden intense pain on lifting a weight is suggestive of a muscle sprain or tear or acute disc prolapse causing a nerve root compression.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician. And if it has been long standing illness visit your orthopaedician and clinically-radiologically establish a diagnosis to commence definitive treatment.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
muscle tear likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The sudden intense pain on lifting a weight is suggestive of a muscle sprain or tear or acute disc prolapse causing a nerve root compression.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician. And if it has been long standing illness visit your orthopaedician and clinically-radiologically establish a diagnosis to commence definitive treatment.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. XXXXXXX Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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