Having Lower Back Pain. What Medication Should Be Done?

Posted on Wed, 31 Oct 2012

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Question : Right now, aim having low back pain very bad but I am really need a couple pain killer. Where can I have them?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (4 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

You can have them in lumbar region which is made up of five vertebrae (L1-L5).
The lumbar region of the back, where most back pain is felt, supports the weight of the upper body.

The following measures will help with the pain
•     Lie on a hard bed.
•     Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. This should be available at your local pharmacy
•     Avoid forward bending.
•     Correct your posture while sitting
•     Avoid prolonged sitting
•     Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
•     Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.

I suggest you to consult a physician nearby for a detailed examination of spine. You may get the X-ray/MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns.

Wishing you good health.
Regards.

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