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Experiencing Pain On The Lower Back & Spine
hi my friend was going to pick her kid up then felt a sharp pain and felt like her lower back muscle moved medially to her spine. her muscle is tight feels strained and she can’t stand up straight. What should we do? We have her laying on her back knees propped with ice on her back.
Sat, 30 Mar 2019
Hello,
As the pain was sharp in nature this could be an intervertebral disc pop out but we need an MRI for the came.
As she is taking bed rest I will advise a bed rest for 3 days at least. During this time doing icing, ankle toe movements, knee to chest, and bridging exercise are recommended. Some simple message over the spine is also good.
Avoid getting up and doing strenuous work even if the pain comes down post icing.
Also, MRI is good to take if the pain doesn't come down after 3 days. If MRI confirms popped up disc than exercises related to that will be advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
As the pain was sharp in nature this could be an intervertebral disc pop out but we need an MRI for the came.
As she is taking bed rest I will advise a bed rest for 3 days at least. During this time doing icing, ankle toe movements, knee to chest, and bridging exercise are recommended. Some simple message over the spine is also good.
Avoid getting up and doing strenuous work even if the pain comes down post icing.
Also, MRI is good to take if the pain doesn't come down after 3 days. If MRI confirms popped up disc than exercises related to that will be advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jay Indravadan Patel, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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