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How Can Backache Be Treated?
Hello, I'm looking to confirm that the pain/discomfort I'm feeling in my back is a back strain and if so, how I should treat it. The pain started about a week ago, is moderate and dull, no sharpness or stinging but is ever present and only so far only relief has been lying down. Stretching and taking Advil hasn't helped at all. The pain is in the center-left of my back, not lower back but below the shoulder blades. I am in excellent physical condition but I play golf 2-3 times a week and I am pretty sure I started feeling the pain soon after my round last week. I played again yesterday and it didn't really bother me while playing and didn't seem any worse today. Is there anything I can do other than lying down to alleviate the pain? Would continuing to play golf risk actual damage? Thank you.
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If it’s been strained muscles gaming,movements would hurt..since it’s dull pain,continuously,it needs to be checked with X-rays of dorsal spine.consult an orthopedist since it’s over a week old without relief by Advil.A physical check by a doctor will reveal more.Try hot fomenting and local application of voltaren gel or any OTC pain gel
If it’s been strained muscles gaming,movements would hurt..since it’s dull pain,continuously,it needs to be checked with X-rays of dorsal spine.consult an orthopedist since it’s over a week old without relief by Advil.A physical check by a doctor will reveal more.Try hot fomenting and local application of voltaren gel or any OTC pain gel
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your symptoms indicate possibility of muscular pain may have injured your lower back muscle while plating golf. I would advise to avoid playing golf for few days. Start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day for 5 days with tab ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day for pain relief. Tab pantocid 40 mg once in morning before breakfast should be taken to prevent gastritis from above tablets. Hot water fomentation with water bag should be done. Tjis should relieve your pain within 3 to 4 days. If all there medications are not helping you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area.
your symptoms indicate possibility of muscular pain may have injured your lower back muscle while plating golf. I would advise to avoid playing golf for few days. Start tab myoril 4 mg twice a day for 5 days with tab ibuprofen 400 mg thrice a day for pain relief. Tab pantocid 40 mg once in morning before breakfast should be taken to prevent gastritis from above tablets. Hot water fomentation with water bag should be done. Tjis should relieve your pain within 3 to 4 days. If all there medications are not helping you need to consult orthopaedic surgeon nearby your area.
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