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2024-07-04 02:17:56
I am having lower back pain from a week. Should I go for cold or warm compress? I think I lifted heavy weight.
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Maintain good posture during weight lifting...Do cold compression for 15 minutes...Do stretches for back

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To understand how did the pain actually started a complete history is required. I would suggest to have a detailed assement done. To understand the root cause of pain. Once the cause identified,it can be treated with a proper rehab program reducing the reoccurance in future.
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avoid activities aggravating the pain.

Answered2024-07-09 11:22:01

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First of all you have to consult a Physiotherapist or orthopaedist for your back pain. It could be due to disc lesion in the lower back.

Answered2024-07-06 06:25:27

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Hey there! Please go for a cold compress first.

Answered2024-07-05 11:45:51

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Start with a cold pack 2-3 times a day and take rest for at least 2 days in this time don’t lift any weight after that start with some less aggressive exercises .
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Avoid lifting weights

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First start with cold pack if there is a sprain
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.and then go for a hot pack for 2_3 days

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1. Start with cold pack. 2. Emphasis on core as they are an important stabiliser. 3. Perform gentle stretching exercises for back.
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Avoid heavy weight lifting/shifting
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Place a pillow under knee while lying flat

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Hi sir I would suggest you to go for Moist heat for 10-15 min (check on heat burns). Avoid forward bending and lifting heavy weights for a while till your pain subsides. Thank you.

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You can apply ice pack or hot compression with diclofenac application, both will help relax muacles and ease the pain. If there is any swelling then consult back.

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Start with cold compression for a day or two latter u can shift to warm compression. Not only compressions for full relief u need correct posture.and exercises too.
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Avoid forward bending
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Avoid lifting heavy weights

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Hello Go on for cold compression and mild stretches

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First 3 days of ice compression if there is a sprain.
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Rest. Postural care.

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