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I feel so much pain at my lower back. Lifted 20L water bubble, then it started. Can't put my back straight. If I stand, It looks in Bending.
What do I need to fix it
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for sharing your symptoms. I understand how painful and limiting this can feel.
Based on your history of lifting a heavy 20L water can followed by sudden back pain and inability to stand straight, this is most likely an acute muscle spasm or lumbar strain. This is very common and not dangerous, but it can be quite painful for a few days.
What is happening
⢠Sudden load caused muscle strain or spasm in lower back
⢠Muscles tighten to protect the spine, which is why you are bending and unable to straighten
⢠This is a protective response, not permanent damage
What you should do now
⢠Take complete rest for 1 to 2 days (avoid bending or lifting)
⢠Apply hot fomentation 2 to 3 times daily
⢠Use a hard surface for sleeping
⢠Avoid sudden movements or twisting
Medicines
Short term medicines usually help a lot:
⢠Pain relief tablet
⢠Muscle relaxant
⢠Sometimes a short course of nerve relaxant if needed
(These should ideally be taken after consultation)
What NOT to do
⢠Do not try to forcefully straighten your back
⢠Do not do exercises or stretching in acute pain phase
⢠Avoid massage in the first 2 to 3 days
When to start recovery
After pain reduces:
⢠Start gentle stretching and back strengthening
⢠Gradually return to normal activity
When to consult urgently
⢠Pain radiates to leg
⢠Numbness or tingling in legs
⢠Difficulty in urination or bowel control
⢠Pain not improving in 5 to 7 days
Important reassurance
Most cases like this improve within 3 to 7 days with proper care. You will be able to stand straight again once the spasm relaxes.
For personalised one to one consultation and faster recovery plan, you can reach out to me on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you quick relief.
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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First and foremost you need to get
Xray - LS spine done.
If normal then it will most likely be due to muscle spasm/strain.
Next Steps
Consult with us with your x ray report.
if xray is normal, muscle relaxant and pain killer for few days should do the trick.
Thank you.
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Could be due to Acute Lumbar Muscle Strain or slip disc .
With rest and medicines, you should improve in few days..u can take muscle relaxant like Zerodol TH 4mg for 3 day ,with diclofenac gel for local application
Next Steps
If pain persists >1–2 weeks:
X-ray LS spine
,MRI can be done with orthopedician guidance
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Avoid weight lifting and take muscle relaxant along with it tab zerodol sp bd for 2 days..if extreme pain you can also use dynapar spray topically
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Hi. Avoid weight lift more than 10 kg now .
Take tab. Napra D 500mg 1BD after the x 7 days .
Tab. Zinace DP
1 BD after meal x 7 days.
Tab. Bonspeed
1 od after meal x 15vdays.
Do x ray LS spine AP/ Lat. View .
And reply with report with us .
Dr R S SAINI faridabad.
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Lower back pain is due to the acute muscles/ligament strain after lifting the water bottle, resulting in local muscles spasm.Take zerodol p twice daily and a muscle relaxant twice daily.Apply cold water compress.It may take a day or two or more depending on the severity of the spasm
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Sudden lower back pain after lifting heavy weight is most likely due to acute muscle strain or ligament spasm in the lumbar spine.
The muscles around the spine go into protective spasm, which makes the back bend forward and difficult to straighten.
Next Steps
• Tab Aceclofenac + Thiocolchicoside – twice daily after food for 3–5 days
• Tab Pantoprazole 40 mg – once daily before breakfast for 5 days
Hot fomentation – 15 minutes, 3–4 times daily
If pain persists >1 week take
• X-ray lumbosacral spine
Health Tips
• Take 2–3 days relative rest but avoid complete bed rest
• Avoid lifting heavy objects or bending forward
• Sleep on firm mattress
• Start gentle back stretching exercises after pain reduces.
Contact me any time on practo for further consultation
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Do physical consultation your nearby orthopedic surgeon
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Consult now
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Take Flexon MR - 1 tab Twice daily after food for 5 days.
Consult physiotherapist for physiotherapy sessions.
Avoid lifting heavy loads.
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Tab eterocoxib Mr two times a day after food for five days or as required.
Physiotherapy session not to lift so much weight.
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Kindly consult for further evaluation and management
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This is usually muscle spasms as you have a history of heavy weight lifting.. so you better use a muscle relaxant that could give relief .followed by back muscles strengthening exercises
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Dr. Revathi K
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be due to muscle spasm
Next Steps
apply Volini spray over the area. Take tab. Powergesic MR if you have severe pain.
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weights for some days. Try to increase your daily physical activities once you are ok.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Start hifenac mr
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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Jaipur
Take m/s relaxants.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Do consult
Take muscle relaxants
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Do consult
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