Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Posted on Sat, 8 Apr 2017

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Question : Having a severe backache on right side. Pain is unbearable at times and I feel it coming right in front coming from the back till lower rib cage on the right. Pain is not near to heart or spine. Feeling as if it is deep inside the body. Kindly suggest as I prefer not to take pain killers.

Answered by Dr. Kampana (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try home remedies and meet a physiotherapist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Backache can be due to many reasons like muscle spasm, improper posture, dehydration, slip disc, etc.

You can try these home remedies:

- Do some stretching exercises.

- Drink plenty of fluids minimum 3 liters.

- Try over the counter medicines such as volini, tab. myospaz one to two times a day after food.

- Apply ice compress first one to two days followed by heat compress.

- Posture: First concentrate on the area near your waist, then your chest area, and finally your neck and shoulders. Try to feel which position is least stressful and most comfortable. This is the position to maintain when you’re standing, walking, and beginning or ending any exercise. When you wake up in the morning, roll onto your side and wake up and when standing place your hands on your waist and stretch your spine slowly.

In care your symptoms persists or worsens it is best to meet your physician or orthopedician. You can meet a physiotherapist to teach you the exercises.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana