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Lumbar sprain
While working out in gym, I lifted a heavy weight on shoulders and accidentally bend backwards by which I felt a jerk in my lumbar vertebrae after which I am feeling pain and swelling there and not able to bend backwards although I'm able to bend forward and sidewards. Please suggest a cure 🙏
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Stop doing the exercises for few days and wear a band where ur feeling jurk
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Consult a senior physiotherapist near by directly
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For pain relief use Electrotherapy modalities like Ultrasound and IFT for 5-7 days
Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
After pain relief start Lower back Strengthening Exercises
Lumbar extensor Strengthening Exercises
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Avoid weight lifting
Avoid Forward bending
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
Place a pillow under the knees while sleeping on the back
Place a pillow between the legs while sleeping on side ways
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
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First step is to take a X ray to rule out any bony lesions.
Then consult a physiotherapist or orthopaedist in person for further assessment and treatment.
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Get a thorough assessment and if it is any vertebral issue, follow up with some experienced Physiotherapist/ any other specialist if suggested.
Avoid quick fix treatments for pain relief.
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This type of symptoms look small but can give a lot of pain and small mistakes can lead to big trouble it is better to consult a qualified physiotherapist mean while understanding this is important backward bending (extension) is causing you pain you might not go for any extension activities until experts suggest as a precautionary measure to avoid further injury
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Consult a qualified physiotherapist
Health Tips
Icing
Strapping
Avoid backwards bending
Avoid lifting weights
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Take rest, apply ice or hot pack to relieve pain, Avoid exercises for now.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and take ift+us for a week.
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Start physiotherapy treatment best option for you contact ADMIRE PHYSIOTHERAPY LASER CLINIC IN NOIDA
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Don’t attempt the movements which are painful. Rest for a day . Apply ice packs at lumbar area n then u need to undergo complete assessment for best treatment plan further
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Visit a physiotherapist for complete assessment n treatment plan
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
13 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment to rule out vertebral issues
Take electrical modalities treatment to reduce pain and inflammation.
Maintain proper posture and ergonomics
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Rest.
Health Tips
Rest for 1 wk.
LS belt.
Moist heat compression.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
2 possibilities: facet joint (sides of spine) or spondilolisthesis....
Needs investigation, meanwhile avoid extensions as an exercise
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