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Old Back Injury Returns, Pain In Neck, Hip And Knee Joints, Stiff Lower Back. What To Do ?

I injured my back about 18 months ago,and it seemed to be ok,then it returned and also my neck, hip and knee joints have started cracking,my lower back is stiff all the time,and when my neck and left shoulder start cracking I get sharp pains in left side of my head,my left thumb also seems numb which I've had tests on and they said it was ok,but it was tested for nerves in both hands
Tue, 30 Jul 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
If your injury is old then i will advice you to get it checked by having a x ray.This is to check any progression in compression or bone weakness(osteoporosis).
Hope this will help you.

With best wishes.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
From description it seems that you might develop post traumatic arthritic changes in your back. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance to see the arthritic changes.
Doing hot fomatation and aplying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Old Back Injury Returns, Pain In Neck, Hip And Knee Joints, Stiff Lower Back. What To Do ?

Hello, If your injury is old then i will advice you to get it checked by having a x ray.This is to check any progression in compression or bone weakness(osteoporosis). Hope this will help you. With best wishes.