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What Causes Lower Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2014
Question: Hi Doctor, I have a low back pain, not sure whether the way I walk. When I walk for around 20-30 mins my low back pains a lot. I play cricket and once back home it pains like hell. I am around 5.11 height and 89 Kgs. Any suggestions or home remedies
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (3 hours later)
Brief Answer: Following measures will help Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain. It is a common medical problem.Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain. Following measures will help- 1. Lie on hard bed 2. Taking muscle relaxants in combination with mild pain killers will help you. 3. 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. 4. Physiotherapy - Back exercises, Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain 5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase your back pain. You can start with swimming and mild aerobic exercises. These do help a lot in the back pain. Do adequate warming up before starting the exercises daily. Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician. 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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What Causes Lower Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Following measures will help Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain. It is a common medical problem.Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain. Following measures will help- 1. Lie on hard bed 2. Taking muscle relaxants in combination with mild pain killers will help you. 3. 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. 4. Physiotherapy - Back exercises, Interferential therapy (IFT) to your back will help you relieve the pain 5. Avoid driving, leaning forward, sitting for prolonged time or lifting heavy weights. These activities can increase your back pain. You can start with swimming and mild aerobic exercises. These do help a lot in the back pain. Do adequate warming up before starting the exercises daily. Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care