My Back Is In Pain It Is Hard To Sit

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2020

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Mon, 7 Dec 2020 Answered on

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Question : My back is in pain. It is hard to sit up right.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use painkillers and muscle relaxers.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You can use anti-inflammatory drugs such ibuprofen or naproxen at least twice daily.
Use warm compresses better than ice to help blood circulation.
Use muscle relaxers such musxoflex.
Try to find a position which doesn't hurt.
Your can do a x-ray if possible to check the back conditions.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng