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What Causes Lower Back Pain While On Motrin?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: The lower center and lower right of my back has been hurting for three days now. Motrin is the only thing that calms the pain down. I have not done anything to injure it so I don't know what the problem could be and how to take care of it.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. are you on any medication?
2. does pain radiate to thigh or leg?
3. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, joint problem or any other illness?
4. any history of fever, joint pain or joint swelling?
5. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 minutes later)

I'm not on any medication, only for cholesterol. The pain is only on my lower back on right side. My sister has diabetes. My mother always suffers from joint pain. I don't have fever. I do have mild joint pain on my left knee and elbows. My stomach is always distended.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most Probably Muscular Spasm

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.

Yes, most probably this pain is because of muscular spasm. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:

- naproxen twice a day for 3 days.
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and put it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- avoid lifting heavy weight till you become healthy again.
- ask some family member to do oil massage on your back. It will also give soothing effect.

Hopefully you will observe improvement soon but If pain persists then visit hospital for workup & physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad