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What Causes Sudden Sharp Pain Across My Back?
I was on my back and when I sat up to get out of bed today there was a sudden sharp paid across my back, in back at the belt line. The pain comes back when getting up from a chair and some times while walking. It is sharp. We moved to a new home last Tuesday. I tried to be careful moving things around to get settled in. But I m 88 and this activity may have set me up for what happened. Could it be my spine? Up to now it hasn t been a problem. My wife has mild cognitive problems. I haven t said anything to her. If I admitted myself I m concerned that it would be difficult for her to handle it.
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
Hi welcome to HCM
I can understand your concern for suffering sudden sharp pain across your back .
It seems to be a simple sprain of back muscles or a muscle pull which will resolve with home care .
It takes time to recover fully at this age or even otherwise also .so don't take tension . Keeping cool and Deep Breathing exercises will strengthen you .
Till then you can take rest. Lie on the hard surface , do back bending stretching gently , keep your back erect , apply muscle relaxants locally - no massage please .
Hot pack on the area , will help alley pain .
A level spoon of turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk, twice a day for few days will help enhance process of recovery by removing inflammation and pain .
Avoid bending in front or weight lifting while you can get appointment of a doctor If the pain persists or is unbearable go to ER for preliminary management.
Hope this helps solve your query
Take Care .All the best
I can understand your concern for suffering sudden sharp pain across your back .
It seems to be a simple sprain of back muscles or a muscle pull which will resolve with home care .
It takes time to recover fully at this age or even otherwise also .so don't take tension . Keeping cool and Deep Breathing exercises will strengthen you .
Till then you can take rest. Lie on the hard surface , do back bending stretching gently , keep your back erect , apply muscle relaxants locally - no massage please .
Hot pack on the area , will help alley pain .
A level spoon of turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk, twice a day for few days will help enhance process of recovery by removing inflammation and pain .
Avoid bending in front or weight lifting while you can get appointment of a doctor If the pain persists or is unbearable go to ER for preliminary management.
Hope this helps solve your query
Take Care .All the best
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Hi,
Thanks for your query. I understand your concern.
Looking at your age & type of activity you have undergone while shifting.. I feel it can be as simple as a sprain or some spinal problem.
You should take rest till the pain is controlled. Take over the counter pain medicine after eating something ( not on an empty stomach )/ you can use hot or cold compress. Avoid bending, weight lifting.application of muscle relaxant ointment would help.
If there is no relief , the symptoms increase.. you should call upon an orthopedic doctor for physical examination & investigations like X ray, mri or CT scan as per need.
after pin pointing the cause you would be given specific treatment.- with medicines & physiotherapy after the pain is controlled.
Thanks.
Thanks for your query. I understand your concern.
Looking at your age & type of activity you have undergone while shifting.. I feel it can be as simple as a sprain or some spinal problem.
You should take rest till the pain is controlled. Take over the counter pain medicine after eating something ( not on an empty stomach )/ you can use hot or cold compress. Avoid bending, weight lifting.application of muscle relaxant ointment would help.
If there is no relief , the symptoms increase.. you should call upon an orthopedic doctor for physical examination & investigations like X ray, mri or CT scan as per need.
after pin pointing the cause you would be given specific treatment.- with medicines & physiotherapy after the pain is controlled.
Thanks.
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