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Lower back pain
Pain in lower back. Reasons I feel are inappropriate posture and faulty mattress. I have started doing core lower back exercise. Do I need medication or just these exercise will help. Should I do anything else as well?
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Treatment depends on the cause & severity of back pain...
Yes improper sleeping posture and mattress can cause back discomfort on the long run..
Also your sitting standing & walking posture should be corrected
Continue Back & core muscle strengthening exercises
Check Vit D & B12 blood levels
Should get further tests done if pain affecting your routine daily activities
Can get in touch with me for online consultation on Practo.
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Dr Bhavin Shial
Consultant Spine Surgeon
Mumbai
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If your symptoms persist in spite of rest and ointment - Consult me on line for specific treatment options
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If pain is better now continue with exercises. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration because dehydrated disc is more prone to injury or buldge. If pain not settles consult orthopaedic dr.
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Is there any radiating pain to the leg..?
Most common cause for low back pain is postural
Usually on examination we see spasm of the spinal muscles..
So you might need a muscle relaxant which could make your recovery quick..
Diclofenac gel local application
Vit D 3 60 k every week for 2 months might be needed
Hot fomentation will also make you feel better
After recovery you may have to do spinal extension
Next Steps
Swimming is the best exercise if you can do
avoid prolonged sitting..
Take a break for atleast 1 min - move around and go to your work again..
In case of prolonged standing .. take a stool and plant your foot over the stool to bend the knee
while sleeping keep a pillow under the knee
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The catch is when you bend your knees your spine will be in relax state..
So try bending knees in places where you used to bend your back
Ping me in case you need any more suggestions
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