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What Causes Stiffness And Soreness Of Lower Back After A Ankle Injury?

Three weeks ago my lower back started getting stiff and sore. I thought I slept too long or it was because I twisted my right ankle and it affected the right side of the hips. I don t usually exercise, but it seemed to get better with stretches. Over the past three weeks, my lower back and hips was sore all over, then on the right side, then on the left side, then seem to get better, and then it starts all over again. I am female, have been mostly vegan for two years, no other health problems, slightly over recommended BMI and 49 years old. Would this be some kind of inflammation, MS, bone disease, neurological or cancer and what should I ask for to get checked out with a specialist?
Fri, 27 May 2022
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General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,

When the ankle gets twisted it is the whole body that goes into action of protective muscle spasm, this is very fast and unnoticeable. Hence one gets back ache from 2nd day. You can observe the positions in which the pain increases and ask your doctor / specialist to examine for local swelling, muscle spasm. If present you will be treated with muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory with painkiller property medicines.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Stiffness And Soreness Of Lower Back After A Ankle Injury?

Hi, When the ankle gets twisted it is the whole body that goes into action of protective muscle spasm, this is very fast and unnoticeable. Hence one gets back ache from 2nd day. You can observe the positions in which the pain increases and ask your doctor / specialist to examine for local swelling, muscle spasm. If present you will be treated with muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory with painkiller property medicines. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon