Suggest Home Remedies For Muscle Spasm In Lower Back

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

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Question : What self management can be used at home for muscle spasm in lower back?

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Description below. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. Low backache looks like a positional anomaly. The low back ache is a result of muscle spasm which in itself is a protective mechanism body develops so that the back avoids abnormal posture. For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation). While on work don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Avoid any strenuous activity. I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain. Hot water fomentation to back 2-3 times a day and applying a local analgesic gel on the affected area will also help in providing a relief. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care

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