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Muscle strain in lower back
I tried lifting weights and do lunges at home.. i think i pulled my lower back muscle.. i was not able to walk or bend or sit without pain..after few stretches and movexx tablet it went away for 24 hours..but now again slight problem while bending and sitting.notsure if muscle is torn or is it normal and will go away after few days?
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Rest must to muscle relaxant medicine after food and hot fermentation
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visit physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Consult physiotherapist!
If possible go for dry needling and later can tape that particular muscle for maintenance!
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Avoid lifting weights!
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It goes away in few days with rest, ice packs, & NSAID with pain killers. If not much relief in 3 to 4 days than consult physio.
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Don't do same activities for 4 to 6 weeks.
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Start exercises after consulting Physio.
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.
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I am a internationally certified fitness trainer and I frequently see complaining of same problem, wat i can say you is may be your form was wrong during lifting weights , now that you are in pain
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I would suggest you to meet a physiotherapist who release your quadratus lumborum muscle or gluteas medias muscle through taping
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Please avoid sweets before workouts
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U should consult to the Physiotherapist for this problem. Avoid lifting weight and forward bending
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It could be a muscle strain
Take hot packs at home for 15-20 minutes twice a day
U need to do few back stretching and strengthening exs to get rid of the pain
Consult a physiotherapist to learn the core stabilisation exercises so that you can continue doing your exercises
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Sir dont worry its just muscles strain meet your physiotherapist take hot fomentaion in towel helps musvles moist and become flexible along with that take gliding cupping will helps you to remove adhesion and makes muscles reset in to original length also help im painfull condition by releasing soft tissues.
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You could have pulled a muscle. It normally takes few days before pain goes away. You could try fomentation, over the counter anti inflammatory tablets.
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If the pain doesn't go away in few days then you should consult a orthopaedic physiotherapist for assessment.
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Avoid strenuous activities for few days
Maintain good sitting posture
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Dr. Venkat Reddy Venna (PT)
Acupuncturist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Madam in your condition better to take rest and slight back extension ex’s as tolerated
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
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Noida
Consult with a physiotherapist who have orthopaedic experience for proper assessment and corrective treatment.
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