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Should I See A Chiropractor For A Possible Muscle Tear In My Back?

I tried to move ( slide) an old heavy microwave on our counter and I actually heard a tearing/ ripping sound in my mid / upper back. It's killing me even with 3 ibuprofen. I just want to know if this will get better on its own, or should I see a doctor or chiropractor?
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It appears you may have strained the muscles of your lower back. I would suggest the following:
- paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief
- hot baths or cold packs applied to the area. One or both may help.
- alter your sleeping position if you are having trouble sleeping
- keep moving with gentle exercise such as swimming, walking or cycling which are low impact
- gentle stretching exercises for the muscles of your lower back
- diazepam is a muscle relaxant which can relieve muscle spasms. Your doctor would need to prescribe this.
If these measures do not improve your pain over the next week, I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist who will be able to manipulate. mobilise and massage the area.

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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Should I See A Chiropractor For A Possible Muscle Tear In My Back?

Hello, Thanks for your query. It appears you may have strained the muscles of your lower back. I would suggest the following: - paracetamol and ibuprofen for pain relief - hot baths or cold packs applied to the area. One or both may help. - alter your sleeping position if you are having trouble sleeping - keep moving with gentle exercise such as swimming, walking or cycling which are low impact - gentle stretching exercises for the muscles of your lower back - diazepam is a muscle relaxant which can relieve muscle spasms. Your doctor would need to prescribe this. If these measures do not improve your pain over the next week, I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist who will be able to manipulate. mobilise and massage the area. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care