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I Had Bad Back Pain On My Left Side, So
Question: I had bad back pain on my left side, so not really the back, but the side. I laid on a heating pad and it seemed a little better but during the night I could barely move without serve pain. I finally took 2 Advil and woke up in the morning, it was gone. I started to feel a twinge again yesterday about 5pm, and it got worse, so I followed the same routine. The pain yesterday was not as bad as the day before though. I do Pilates but have not done it since Wednesday. This does not seem like back pain, but more like side pain in the middle of my side. Im concerned because it happens and then goes away and then comes back.
Brief Answer:
Csn be back muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain that you are having is likely to be due to a muscle spasm and can be related to position. Back muscle strain is one of the MOST common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Csn be back muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The intermittent pain that you are having is likely to be due to a muscle spasm and can be related to position. Back muscle strain is one of the MOST common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments stretch or develop microscopic tears.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
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.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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