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Can You Please Enlighten Me How To Proceed With Such Situation Had High Impact On Backbone?
Question: I have once fell on school ground in my childhood. Recently i have once had high impact on backbone while travelling in bus. Now i feel some pain in right Knee and frequent cracking sounds from back spine. Can you please enlighten me how to proceed with such situation and what possible diagnostics to be undertaken.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to back muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
A high impact on the back bone can cause back muscle spasm or a mild disc prolapse causing a lasting low back pain. The cracking sounds that you feel in the knee joints and spine can be harmless sounds due to pressure changes in the joint cavity related to the change in position. In case this is associated with any pain and discomfort then it can be due to a degenerative change in the joints or reduced joint lubricants.
The best investigation to diagnose such a problem is an MRI scan of the spine and the knee. It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper prescriptions. Till then you can start with joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine and start with back strengthening exercises under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Any further follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Can be due to back muscle spasm.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
A high impact on the back bone can cause back muscle spasm or a mild disc prolapse causing a lasting low back pain. The cracking sounds that you feel in the knee joints and spine can be harmless sounds due to pressure changes in the joint cavity related to the change in position. In case this is associated with any pain and discomfort then it can be due to a degenerative change in the joints or reduced joint lubricants.
The best investigation to diagnose such a problem is an MRI scan of the spine and the knee. It is best to consult an orthopedician for proper prescriptions. Till then you can start with joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine and start with back strengthening exercises under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
Hope this answer is helpful.
Any further follow up queries are always welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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