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What Causes Severe Pain In Middle Of Back?

my son is having back pain in the middel of his back. I have taken him to the er last monday and to see his dr, tuesday and today. they find nothing wrong. x rays and blood test came back normal. even after seeing the dr. to day he is still screaming in pain to night. what could this be from? how can i sooth it? heating pad, ice, massage, ibprophan are not helping. he is still unable to sleep for more than 30 minutes. there has been no trama to cause this kind of pain in his spine.
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

Your son might be suffering from Acute mechanical back pain.
1. Hard bed rest for 2-3 days
2. Take some muscle relaxants like myoril 8 mg, etc., along with pain killers like diclofenac 50mg. he can use volini spray.
3. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day
4. Physiotherapy - Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain
5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase his back pain.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Severe Pain In Middle Of Back?

Hello, Thanks for your query. Your son might be suffering from Acute mechanical back pain. 1. Hard bed rest for 2-3 days 2. Take some muscle relaxants like myoril 8 mg, etc., along with pain killers like diclofenac 50mg. he can use volini spray. 3. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day 4. Physiotherapy - Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain 5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase his back pain. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care