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How Can Chronic Lower Backache Due To Improper Weight Lifting Be Treated?
Hi, I have a chronic lower back pain from last 5 years, I am 35 years, male. Earlier i was activated only due to some heavy or improper weight lifting or bending, once activated it was very severe and used to remain 15-25 days.But now since past 2 years it doesn t activate, as i take precautions.Now it remain 24x7 all the time, but mildly. It become severe when i sit, while bending my lower back. Sometimes my right leg becomes numb, but only right leg.I take Mobizox when it becomes severe. Please advise.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Lower backache with right lower limb tingling and numbness is sign of nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. Most likely cause is disk prolapse in young people like you.
Diagnosis needs to be confirmed with x-ray of the lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views and MRI of the lumbo sacral spine. MRI is very sensitive and specific for diagnosis of disK pathology.
Meanwhile, avoid forward bending and weight lifting. Start pregalin group of medicine for relief from numbness in right leg. NSAIDS can be taken for back pain relief. Visit to an orthopedic spine specialist is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Lower backache with right lower limb tingling and numbness is sign of nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine. Most likely cause is disk prolapse in young people like you.
Diagnosis needs to be confirmed with x-ray of the lumbo sacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views and MRI of the lumbo sacral spine. MRI is very sensitive and specific for diagnosis of disK pathology.
Meanwhile, avoid forward bending and weight lifting. Start pregalin group of medicine for relief from numbness in right leg. NSAIDS can be taken for back pain relief. Visit to an orthopedic spine specialist is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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