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Question: I am having acute low back pain.Its more on right side it also pains and has slight burning sensation.. pain is also on hip...I'm not able to walk straight and have to bend on right side due to pain...Also it pains when I lean ahead..no pain when I lean backward.. please advise on medicine for quick relief and exercise as well
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Pain in the low back and hip with a burning sensation is likely to be due to acute disc prolapse or a muscle strain near the lumbar spine. Due to this Disc bulge pressure occurs on nerve roots & radiation of pain and numbness or burning sensation occurs in that dermatome. Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar traction , back strengthening exercises reduce pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• 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.
In case the pain is persistent do consult an orthopedician for proper muscle relaxants.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain in the low back and hip with a burning sensation is likely to be due to acute disc prolapse or a muscle strain near the lumbar spine. Due to this Disc bulge pressure occurs on nerve roots & radiation of pain and numbness or burning sensation occurs in that dermatome. Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar traction , back strengthening exercises reduce pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• 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.
In case the pain is persistent do consult an orthopedician for proper muscle relaxants.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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