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Pulled Lower Back Muscle. Applying Cold Packs, Taking Generic Aleve. What Else Should Be Done?
I think I pulled a lower back muscle on the left side. Ten days ago as I was getting out of a dining chair, I turned and felt something. It has been very painful and now comes and goes. I cannot bend to the left very well. Too much sitting or standing makes it worse. Walking a little helps. I don't appear to have any other symptoms. I have applied cold packs and took generic Aleve for about 5 days. I am female, 71, exercise 6 days a week, a little overweight. What else can I do?
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hi,
It seems that you might be having heavy strain due to twisting injury.
Go for pain reliever with muscle relaxant medicines.
Apply analgesic, muscle relaxant cream locally.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you might be having heavy strain due to twisting injury.
Go for pain reliever with muscle relaxant medicines.
Apply analgesic, muscle relaxant cream locally.
Ok and take care.
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