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What Does Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

Hi. My right lower back has been hurting while working as a nurse providing home care to a patient in a bed that doesn t raise high enough for me to use good posture. This has been for the past 2weeks. Then tonight i was lifting something heavy from the ground. I felt something move in my right lower back and then instant excruciating pain. I think i heard a noise when it happened, but not necessarily a popping noise. For the first hour, it hurt to turn, bend and lift my right leg. I also had pain in my right hip and leg. Also very painful to lean forward and close a car door while sitting in car. After ibuprofen and ice, mostly painful to lift right leg and kick back. Also hurts to bend at hips toward right and backwards. Does this sound like a disc or bone? Or muscular?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

As per the history that you have given, it seems to be more of a muscular spasm or an old disc problem which has aggravated.

An x-ray can be done to rule out a fracture which is highly unlikely, muscle relaxant can be taken. If not subsiding, you can go for MRI.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Fahim Sheik
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What Does Pain In The Lower Back Indicate?

Hello, As per the history that you have given, it seems to be more of a muscular spasm or an old disc problem which has aggravated. An x-ray can be done to rule out a fracture which is highly unlikely, muscle relaxant can be taken. If not subsiding, you can go for MRI. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Fahim Sheik