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Used Vicodine, Ibuprophen, And Fexinal For Lower Back Pain. Is There Any Effective Treatment?
Question: Hello, I have had lower back pain for the last five days. While the pain itself is moderate to light, it is the back spasms that are extremely painful. I wwent to a walk in clinic, and he prescribed me Vicodine, Ibuprophen, and a muscle relaxant called Flexinal. the pain medicines are working great, but yet I still get muscle spasms especially when I lay down. I am losing sleep because of this. What should I do?
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and muscle relaxant(you are already taking these after consulting your doctor) will help relieve the pain.
• Avoid forward bending.
• 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.
Do regular back exercise for stretching of contracted muscles and strenthening of weak one under guidance of a physiotherapist or your doctor.
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 Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Thanks for posting your query.
I have read your query in detail. The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and muscle relaxant(you are already taking these after consulting your doctor) will help relieve the pain.
• Avoid forward bending.
• 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.
Do regular back exercise for stretching of contracted muscles and strenthening of weak one under guidance of a physiotherapist or your doctor.
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 Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
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