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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.
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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.
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Hey there! Please go for a cold compress first.
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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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Dr. Priyanka Kumbhare (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
Go on for cold compression and mild stretches
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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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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