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Lower back spasm
I am having lower back spasm n doc asked me for Electric Stimulation. My concern is that if I will take this treatment and the spasm happens to me in the near future, will it be curable by simple exercises and hot water bag or EMS must be done? My concern is if EMS a addiction?
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Greetings, sorry about your concern.
When you have pain, spasm will be present, spasm is nothing but increased contracted state of muscle which has failed to relax after an activity.
In your case electric stimulation is a bad idea. Electric stimulation only causes more contraction to muscles which is already in a contracted state. If you can identify which muscle is in contracted state and leaving that muscle and stimulating the muscles which is inactive near site of injury is a better approach and will be good if ems is applied. if you can find a therapist with this kind of approach then you are in a better position to cure back pain.
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moreover, ems is not the only solution to cure back pain. get yourself a trigger point release done by a physio near you will solve the problem. start exercise as instructed by your physio.
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ice to the pain area is most effective followed by hot water bath. hot water bath alone is less likely to settle things.
if any concerns do let me know.
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Dr. Shashin Dewangan NY (PT)
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Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), is non-addictive.
Exercises are possible after spasm reduces.
Spasm comes due to muscle injury. It comes only if you do excess, over activities, and strains your body with more than normal limits.
Hot water bags can be applied 30-45 minutes, it will reduce your spasm; IF without any big problems inside.
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Try hot water pads, for 1 week. If problem same or increases visit a Physio Clinic near your home.
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