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Having Lower Back Pain. Blood Test Normal Except Low Iron. What To Do?
Question: Hi
i have no other problems but have been having pain lower down my spine and sometimes wake up with like a cramp like in middle of my back when i get up ....blood tests came back normal.......had a spine scan thing done and just told lower back just wear n tear and everything else was ok...the cramp like thing in my middle back happend after i had scan wich i had last year......i am not overweight 5 ft 6 ish/7 and 8 n half stone..........i have had tests done last week evrything ok just very low in iron....i have got iron tabs.any help please
i have no other problems but have been having pain lower down my spine and sometimes wake up with like a cramp like in middle of my back when i get up ....blood tests came back normal.......had a spine scan thing done and just told lower back just wear n tear and everything else was ok...the cramp like thing in my middle back happend after i had scan wich i had last year......i am not overweight 5 ft 6 ish/7 and 8 n half stone..........i have had tests done last week evrything ok just very low in iron....i have got iron tabs.any help please
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
According to the clinical history provided the pain could be part of a mechanical back pain complex of symptoms or due to a muscle cramp. The mechanical back pain is caused due to bad posture at work, long work-hours in particular position, lack of proper sleep or healthy diet as well.
I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopedician or Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the crampa. MRI can be taken in case you have any nerve compression symptoms or as deemed necessary by your Orthopedician.
After a thorough physical examination by your Orthopedician, you may be prescribed pain killers and/or muscle relaxants which should give you relief. Physiotherapy may also be advised if necessary. I would suggest you to try swimming as this will help most in back conditions.
Avoid weight bearing exercises. Do only mild aerobics which does not put your back to strain. You can discuss about this with your Gym instructor.
Eat a diet XXXXXXX in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals. Drink 1-2 litres of water daily. Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Kindly follow up with me about your progress.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
According to the clinical history provided the pain could be part of a mechanical back pain complex of symptoms or due to a muscle cramp. The mechanical back pain is caused due to bad posture at work, long work-hours in particular position, lack of proper sleep or healthy diet as well.
I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Orthopedician or Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the crampa. MRI can be taken in case you have any nerve compression symptoms or as deemed necessary by your Orthopedician.
After a thorough physical examination by your Orthopedician, you may be prescribed pain killers and/or muscle relaxants which should give you relief. Physiotherapy may also be advised if necessary. I would suggest you to try swimming as this will help most in back conditions.
Avoid weight bearing exercises. Do only mild aerobics which does not put your back to strain. You can discuss about this with your Gym instructor.
Eat a diet XXXXXXX in fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables, nuts, milk, eggs, pulses and cereals. Drink 1-2 litres of water daily. Do brisk walking exercise for 40 minutes daily. Get 6-8 hours of refreshing sleep daily.
Kindly follow up with me about your progress.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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