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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

i was involved in a car accident about 6 weeks ago and am suffering from a very bad back to the point of not being able to sit or stand for long periods of time is there any medication i could take as paracetamol and codeine are not easing the pain at all
Wed, 24 Dec 2014
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Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to back muscles strain or injury to intervertebral disc. A physical examination by an orthopedician and a X ray lumbosacral sine should be taken if necessary to exclude any injury. MRI will be needed in case of neurological deficits. I usually advise my patients with such condition with NSAIDs like aceclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and advise rest from hard physical exertion for 3 to 4 days. Lumbar supporting belt also will be helpful. Physiotherapy will be needed in case of persisting pain and discomfort. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be due to back muscles strain or injury to intervertebral disc. A physical examination by an orthopedician and a X ray lumbosacral sine should be taken if necessary to exclude any injury. MRI will be needed in case of neurological deficits. I usually advise my patients with such condition with NSAIDs like aceclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside and advise rest from hard physical exertion for 3 to 4 days. Lumbar supporting belt also will be helpful. Physiotherapy will be needed in case of persisting pain and discomfort. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. Thanks.