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Sudden Pain In Lower Back While Exercising, Tried Hot Water Bag, Volini Gel. What Else To Reduce Pain ?

Was working out in the gym yesterday, ws exercising for the back muscle when all of a sudden I got a jerk in my lower back and since then it s been paining tremendously. Whenever I try to change posotion it pains in my lower back, walking and sitting both r painful, get some relief only when I am lying down. Since yesterday hv been taking the hot water bag and applying volini gel on my lower back. Today its still better than yesterday. I just want to ask that wat else shud I do to get rid of the pain asap. Am 27 years old and I hv been working out since the last 12years so am nt a begginer in the gym
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.

Acute low backache you have seems to be due to muscular or ligamentous strain.

I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.

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 ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. This should be available at your local pharmacy
• 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.

Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Sudden Pain In Lower Back While Exercising, Tried Hot Water Bag, Volini Gel. What Else To Reduce Pain ?

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. Acute low backache you have seems to be due to muscular or ligamentous strain. I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance. 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 ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. This should be available at your local pharmacy • 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. Wishing you good health Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta