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Is Chronic Pain In Lower Back Due To Strained Muscle?

I have had chronic pain in my right lower back for quite sometime. When the pain would flair up i would get an adjustment at the chiropractor and the problem would go away. Over the last 3 years I started a new business and I sat for long periods of time. The adjustments no longer relieve the pain; the best fix is a long walk (5 miles) of hills in a local park. The pain usually goes away for 6 to 8 hours but generally returns the next morning. Alive and Advil help but don't like to take drugs. Do you think this condition is a strained muscle or would you think arthritis or burrsitus ?
Fri, 12 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in lower back due to strained muscle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like strained muscle , disc problem , trigger points , arthritis or compressed fracture . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back and take proper rest and consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and prevent it becoming complicated . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI . Doctor may also take history . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , vitamin supplement for quick recovery . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Chronic Pain In Lower Back Due To Strained Muscle?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in lower back due to strained muscle. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like strained muscle , disc problem , trigger points , arthritis or compressed fracture . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back and take proper rest and consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and prevent it becoming complicated . Doctor may order CT scan along with MRI . Doctor may also take history . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory , vitamin supplement for quick recovery . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy and particular stretching exercises . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari