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How Can Severe Back Pain Be Treated?

I am a 76 year old male. I am in generally good health. On vasetec for high blood pressure and zocor
for cholesterol. Very active. My problem- I wake up around 4:00 am with severe pain in my back. After stretching and walking for 30 minutes, the pain usually goes away.
Any advice?
Thank you.
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

I hope you feel better soon usually pain increases with age , weight , bad sitting and sleeping postures , heavy weighing , vigorous movements .
Try to avoid such exercises and follow on your physiotherapy and neck and spinal stretching exercises are of very good value . hot massages are relieving you may follow up with a good chiropractor is fine in most of the cases .
In more moderate to severe cases painkillers like advil tabs when needed , topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants and vitamin B supplementation is effective .
If pain persists X ray and MRI scan on spine and follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .

Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
Any further clarifications feel free to ask.
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How Can Severe Back Pain Be Treated?

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. I hope you feel better soon usually pain increases with age , weight , bad sitting and sleeping postures , heavy weighing , vigorous movements . Try to avoid such exercises and follow on your physiotherapy and neck and spinal stretching exercises are of very good value . hot massages are relieving you may follow up with a good chiropractor is fine in most of the cases . In more moderate to severe cases painkillers like advil tabs when needed , topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants and vitamin B supplementation is effective . If pain persists X ray and MRI scan on spine and follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.