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How To Treat Hip And Back Pain Caused Due To Hip Injury?

I have injured my right hip a month ago while changing the sheets on a bed. the pain is in the lower back, right side of hip and runs down the outer right side of my leg. I am walking with a limp. And it hurt to walk up steps. I am a 64 year old female, in good health and have been active all of my life.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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Hi,

I have read your query.

Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since your husband has a bad pain I will suggest the following:

- Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised.

- Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain.

- You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor.

- Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening .

I hope it helps.
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How To Treat Hip And Back Pain Caused Due To Hip Injury?

Hi, I have read your query. Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since your husband has a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . I hope it helps.