Acute pain in lower back,

2016-11-01 09:28:19
Lower Back pain, which goes down up to the hips and calf muscles. movement & walking makes it worse.
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you have the problem of sciatica in which pain starts from hip and travels down the back of the thigh , calf and the toes sometimes. it worsens on walking, and even in the single movement. and if its due to any disc bulge it worsens with sneezing and coughing.
Next Steps
for back , go to a physiotherapy clinic. get ultrasonic therapy done if any tenderness+TENS/IFT+ SWD will relax the muscles+Traction(if required)+ some exercises(stretching and strengthening)
Health Tips
Avoid forward bending,prolonged travelling ,weight lifting and stair climbing, no long driving or travelling...Need postural correction i.e. sit tall,...Avoid cold exposure.....GET WELL SOON!

Answered2016-11-04 06:33:03

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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily. Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.

Answered2016-11-02 07:30:31

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Degenerative spine with radiculopathy.. U need to be examined by spine surgeon, a few investigations like Xray and also MRI if required. Treatment would depend on clinical and imaging findings.
Next Steps
See a Spine Surgeon Don't look online for some magic remedy that you can do at home.

Answered2016-11-01 17:32:32

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1st treatment is pain management with medicine and physiotherapy... consult with both.
Next Steps
Do XRAY and MRI LS REGION
Health Tips
Be careful with the postural instability

Answered2016-11-01 17:23:03

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According age x-ray MRI must. Start physiotherapy treatment immediately

Answered2016-11-01 11:52:55

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Hi dear Looks like spinal canal stenosis Get x ray done May need MRI For less problems treatment is conservative If more severe may need surgery. But will confirm after investgation
Next Steps
x ray LS SPINE FLEXION EXT VIEWS MRI
Health Tips
reviews after investigation

Answered2016-11-01 09:31:50

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These complaints points towards a condition called sciatica.Please take complete rest and start medications as advised by the orthopedician at the earliest to aid in quick recovery.
Next Steps
Xray and MRI lumbosacral spine.

Answered2016-11-02 10:49:57

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Medicines would give you Pain relief. But Actual Cure could be find with Physiotherapy
Next Steps
Go For Good Physical Therpist
Health Tips
3 days Bed Rest Atleast With Some Cold or Hot Packs

Answered2016-11-02 06:33:34

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