Suggest Medication For Acute Back Pain

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

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Tue, 24 Jan 2017 Answered on

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Question : Which pain medication can relieve acute back pain. No opiates.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NSAIDS like naproxen can be used

Detailed Answer:
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Aleve (naproxen) can be effectively used for relief of back pain. Hot compress would also provide relief. But most important of all would be the right exercises. A physical therapist can help. He will also be able to offer ultrasonotherapy which would provide relief from pain.

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