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What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Hi, I am having back pain (both sides of the lower spine) for the last few months. I had visited a doctor today and he asked me to lift one leg and both legs while lying on my back and asked me if I had pain. I did not feel much pain. So he said no x ray is needed, it may be due to less strength of the lower back and suggested leg raises exercises every day along with Etova-P 400 (1 morning and 1 night). Is this tablet a pain killer? if so, I feel the pain for me is still bearable and I do not need a pain killer. Also, advise me on my condition.
Thanks,
Krishna
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Welcome to healthcare magic! What your doctor has done is known as straight leg raising test . As the test is negative means your nerve roots are not getting pressed. So its most likely mechanical low backache. Etova-P is NSAID drug which reduces prostaglandin and thus inflammation and not just a pain killer. So even though pain is tolerable , you should take course as suggested by doctor. But the most important thing for you is exercise daily. Consult physiotherapist for exercises and other modalities like SWD/IFT. Exercise regularly. If you are overweight, reduce your weight. Stretch your body. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing. Learn proper work postures.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Welcome to healthcare magic! What your doctor has done is known as straight leg raising test . As the test is negative means your nerve roots are not getting pressed. So its most likely mechanical low backache. Etova-P is NSAID drug which reduces prostaglandin and thus inflammation and not just a pain killer. So even though pain is tolerable , you should take course as suggested by doctor. But the most important thing for you is exercise daily. Consult physiotherapist for exercises and other modalities like SWD/IFT. Exercise regularly. If you are overweight, reduce your weight. Stretch your body. Avoid prolonged sitting or standing. Learn proper work postures.