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Back pain extend side pain (with spasms)
I have been sleeping on the floor for more than a week (because of cleaning) and hence have been gradually getting this pain. Now I am not able to function routinely as I have continuous spasms in the lower back left which has extended to the side. And the nerves are giving me the spasms and pain. Please help
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Spasms can also occur due to lack of adequate water intake. Ensure that you are well hydrated. Avoid sleeping on floor and if need be place a mattress to lie down.
Apply hot fomentation to help with the pain and spasms. Check for vitamin b12 levels to rule out any nervous dysfunction.
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Hi as you mentioned your back might be triggered cause of your cleaning activity. Please visit near physiotherapy clinic and start taking treatment
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For further details consult online
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Try to sleep with pillow under the knees will reduce spasms and do hot water foemntation
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Visit near by physiotherapist and take direct treatment for spine .do wat physio says .
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Hello mam, the lower back pain is due to change in sleeping position, as u might not have been comfortable on the floor . Disturbed sleep also causes increased tension in the muscles
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for detailed treatment plan u can book an online consultation
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use HOT PACK
some stretching exercises for ur lower back
followed by further assessment and finding based treatment
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Consult a Physiotherapist, in clinic or online.
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Avoid something like weight lifting, which can aggravate this pain. Also maintain proper posture.
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Book your appointment today at NV THE SPORTS PHYSIO CLINIC GK2 Delhi and get your physical assessment with detailed information
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Hello
Please consult a physiotherapist for detailed evaluation amd treatment.
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Use ice pack till then
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As you have changed sleeping place, there will be spasm and pain. To avoid this either you need to use mattress or have to do strenghtneing of the musclea to avoid pains.
Use hot compressions and do strenghthening exercises, take an otc if the pain is severe.
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Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Pain is only on the lower back or it radiates throughout the leg?
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Rest.
Moist heat compression.
Postural care.
Don't sleep on the floor.
Some exercise and therapeutic treatment is required after consultation.
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Greetings
The pain can be due to change of sleeping surface.
Use hot compression for muscle relaxation and spasm relief.
Also sleep on a comfortable and good surface (or on the one on which u used to sleep before)
And also it's mandatory to maintain a proper positure while sleeping.
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Connect for the consultation to get more helpful pain management protocol.
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Use Hot Packs
Do back extension stretches.
Sleep on comfortable surface.
Maintain proper Posture while sleeping.
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Hey there! Please do warm fomentation to relax the area. Sleep on mattress. Try sleeping straight. Avoid sleeping on side.
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Change your sleeping pattern apply ice pack 3 to 4 times , avoid weight lifting exercises and do gentle movements and discuss with physio
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Check the ergonomics of your sleep once...keep hotpack on ur back for spasm relief
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x rays
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
The issue is usually a pelvic dysfunction and will resolve with mobilisation. Using ice is a reasonable option with the left sided pelvic pain
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Dr. Megha Guha (PT)
Physiotherapist
1 yrs exp
Bhopal
Hello,
The pain is caused by sleeping on a hard surface because of the constant pain, and it can cause spasms firstly u change your sleep pattern
Dr. Megha guha
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Avoid hard surface
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Use ice pack
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Ms. Jivdani Venkatachalam. (PT)
Physiotherapist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to change your sleep pattern firstly, u need to start with some basic stretching exercise and gradually strengthening exercises for ur back , have a good intake of water and u should be good
Because of weakness and fatigue also the muscles go under spasm so be hydrated get some stretching and basic exercise done. Should help u
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If u need assistance please connect
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi apply ice gel packs( cool packs ) on pain site . Spray volini n sleep on matress.
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Drink plenty of water
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Maintain good posture
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