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Sudden Lower Back Pain since yesterday
Yesterday, I did my work out the way I regular do, then I lifted my 12” single bed mattress to the rooftop and pushed it upward above the roof tiles for Sun exposure then I went down to my backyard started sweeping the left out construction sand. I was absolutely okay I felt no pain during the activities. Then I had my lunch standing. Then 30 minutes later when I finally sat I realised I am unable to stand up. I was hit with an excessive pain in my lower back which increased in the night and moved upward to my spine and downward to my glutes. My Maa helped me by applying Voveran Emugel ointment on that part, it gave me a little relief for a while, but after an hour or so it’s again coming back. Now today I am unable to stand straight. I am literally standing by bending forward little. I am 40, with 58 kg of weight and 5’8” height, with ectomorphic athletic frame. I never had back pain like this before. Am I in grave danger.?
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Do not lift any heavy objects
Avoid Bending forward
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Get spine xray
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
An acute lower-back muscle strain or spasm triggered by lifting the mattress and repetitive bending even though pain appeared a bit later this delayed onset is very common it can cause severe pain difficulty standing upright, and radiation into the glutes but it is usually not dangerous and does not mean permanent damage. For now, take relative rest (avoid bending/lifting), apply ice or warm compresses, continue a topical anti-inflammatory gel, and use short-term pain relief only if prescribed. Avoid bed rest; gentle movement within pain limits is better. Seek urgent care only if you develop leg weakness, numbness, bladder/bowel issues, or worsening pain despite 3â5 days of treatmentâotherwise this typically improves significantly within 1â2 weeks.
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