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Suggest Remedies For Stiffness In Lower Back Muscle
im 60 yrs and always active in sports my whole life 2hs x 4times aweek(tennis).1.5 WEEKS AGO LOWER BACK MUSCLE stiffened up. didnot feel it pull..now sharp pain there on many movements..stretching not helping it heal..what remedies will help me heal faster
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Hello,
Apply ice to your lower waist to numb the pain and apply heat to the area to increase the blood flow and it will help relieve the stiffness. You can do it alternatively. You should also take some NSAID such as ibuprofen to relieve the pain. Since bed rest can make stiffness worse, keep moving with light activity, such as yoga.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Apply ice to your lower waist to numb the pain and apply heat to the area to increase the blood flow and it will help relieve the stiffness. You can do it alternatively. You should also take some NSAID such as ibuprofen to relieve the pain. Since bed rest can make stiffness worse, keep moving with light activity, such as yoga.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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