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I have a pain on the left side of my middle back that i have had for 3 days. It is less in the morning when i wake up and gets worse as the day goes on I tried cleaning my house today and the pain gets much worse as i go. There is no pain if i sit still. Could this be a pulled muscle? Thanks, Sandy
Since duration of complain is short and pain is postural in pattern it can be muscle. you should take rest,analgesics with muscle relaxant and should avoid forward bending, weight lifting,prolong standing or any vigorous activity. Once pain subsides completely, back strengthening exercises,posture correction and workstyle modification should help in preventing similar acute muscular ache. If it doesnt subside on rest and even on medication definitely you need to see a doctor as well as physiotherapist.they might suggest you x ray or swd or ift but only if your pain remains same even after enough rest and medication.
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What Causes Pain In Middle Back?
Since duration of complain is short and pain is postural in pattern it can be muscle. you should take rest,analgesics with muscle relaxant and should avoid forward bending, weight lifting,prolong standing or any vigorous activity. Once pain subsides completely, back strengthening exercises,posture correction and workstyle modification should help in preventing similar acute muscular ache. If it doesnt subside on rest and even on medication definitely you need to see a doctor as well as physiotherapist.they might suggest you x ray or swd or ift but only if your pain remains same even after enough rest and medication.