Suggest Treatment For Severe Lower Back Pain Post An Oral Surgery

Posted on Sat, 22 Oct 2016

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Question : I had oral surgery on Thursday, and today I am having severe lower back pain. Is it possible that the two could be related?

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
not likely unless it is positional

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question.
If you were sitting or lying in a very uncomfortable position for a long time for the oral surgery, this could have set up some deep muscle spasms that are causing the pain.
Other than that I can think of no connection.
Use warm compresses or soak in warm bath water. Also avoid ice and take anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen. Gentle stretching may help but don't do any jerky movements or anything that worsens the pain. Stretching is best done after a heat treatment when the muscles are warm.
If the pain is severe or is not resolving in a few days then see a doctor.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar