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Hello, I twisted my back awkardly yesterday whilst gardening. I managed the rest of the day ok, however, during the night I couldn't move without terrible pain. I am having great difficulty moving today and not sure whether I should go to the doctor or if it's something that will heal on it's own. The pain is in my lower back on the left side, it doesn't hurt if I keep still, but it's a spasm of pain when I move. Thank you
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This is likely to gradually improve. However, you do seem to be in a lot of pain. Therefore, I suggest paracetamol and ibuprofen for this. Rest your back if the pain is severe when you move.
If this does not help in the next 24 hours, I would suggest a visit to your doctor. Possibly a muscle relaxant such as diazepam may help the spasm.
Regards.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles.
Hope this helps you
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Arun kumar's Response
hi .. as u said ur muscle pain came after working for gardening and twisted ur back .. so now u may be having spasm of the lower back muscles and that wont allow u to bend or extend more ..apply cold packs for 15 mint and take rest .. visit physiotherapist and rule out any SI joint pathology ..
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Lower Back Pain After Gardening. Visit Doctor?
Hi, This is likely to gradually improve. However, you do seem to be in a lot of pain. Therefore, I suggest paracetamol and ibuprofen for this. Rest your back if the pain is severe when you move. If this does not help in the next 24 hours, I would suggest a visit to your doctor. Possibly a muscle relaxant such as diazepam may help the spasm. Regards.