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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Tightness On Back

hi, i was putting a 50 lb dumbbell back on the rack when I felt a pop in my lower back and I immediately felt tightness and sharp pains across my back. Now I have difficulty moving and can not walk without a lot of pain. I suffer from herniated l5-s1 l1-l2 which I am getting treatment on. Could I have herniated a herniated disc or is it more likely a muscle strain?
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back.
Most probably due to lifting of heavy weight.
Another differential diagnosis can be lumbar disc bulge leading to sudden onset of pain.
Muscle spasm should recover with in 2 weeks, as it has not recovered you may need further investigation.


MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not.
And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Tightness On Back

Hello, I have studied your case. According to your symptoms this looks as acute lumbar muscle sprain in your lower back. Most probably due to lifting of heavy weight. Another differential diagnosis can be lumbar disc bulge leading to sudden onset of pain. Muscle spasm should recover with in 2 weeks, as it has not recovered you may need further investigation. MRI spine will show any disc bulge is there or not. And when muscle sprain is confirmed muscle relaxant, analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started consulting your doctor. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.