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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Intense Pain In Back After Playing Basketball?
I was playing basketball and suddenly my back hurt termendously and I had to lay down. even laying down does not relieve the pain. I have a shooting pain in my back sort of going down to my legs but not paralyzing as I can walk when I do stand up. But doing so causes extreme pain. What do i do?
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It seems to be a muscular pain due to spasm. Apply Arnica gel cream topically, And Capsaicin cream. gake Ibuprofen800mg twice daily by mouth. Apply heat padding. Do rest and stop physical activity until you get well. You will be fine soon.
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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF
USA
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Intense Pain In Back After Playing Basketball?
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. It seems to be a muscular pain due to spasm. Apply Arnica gel cream topically, And Capsaicin cream. gake Ibuprofen800mg twice daily by mouth. Apply heat padding. Do rest and stop physical activity until you get well. You will be fine soon. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead. Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA