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Suggest Treatment For Painful Muscle Spasms In Lower Back

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: What can you do to relieve painful muscle spasm in lower back. ( including self help remedies at home) ?

Answered by Dr. Rohit Gulati (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: hot fomentation Detailed Answer: Hi, The best way to treat lower back muscle spasms is to apply some local analgesic gel with a combination of menthol and apply hot fomentation to the area after ten minutes. One shall rest the area. For medicines- one can take a combination of analgesic like aceclofenac or naproxyn along with a muscle relaxant like thiocolchicoside or metaxolone. Short duration (1-2 days) bed rest is advisable. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rohit Gulati (19 minutes later)

I have got some Baclofen tabs from previous MS problems. Would it be ok to take them?

Answered by Dr. Rohit Gulati (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: no, that would not be right Detailed Answer: Hi No, baclofen is altogether for different purpose. Shall not help you for this. You will have to follow one of the drugs of the category I mentioned. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rohit Gulati (37 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Rohit Gulati (11 hours later)

Brief Answer: welcome Detailed Answer: You are most welcome

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T