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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

i have a lower left back sharp needle like pain to the left of spinal but not the spinal cord area. It only happens when when I take a step and turn. Not frequent. just every now and then. I looked up area and think it might be the area of the lliolumbar ligament area. When I bend over, lay down, lift heavy objects don t feel it. I snow shoveled today and I felt it when I was walking normal but just a few times not when i shoveled though. Please if you could let me know what you think. thanks.
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case and i think you are having mechanical type of back pain.This is common in weight lifters, drivers. This is due to continuous pressure on back muscles. This causes spasm of the muscles.I would suggest you following advise.
1.Get x ray of the lumbar spine. It will show us if there is anything abnormal with your spine.
2.You need to stop weight lifting for at least one month.
3.Meet a physio and start back muscle strengthening exercises. You need to extension group of exercises.
3.Take muscle relaxant like Myoril for fifteen days at least and not off and on.
4.Avoid very soft bed.Keep a watch on your posture when you are sitting for long time.
5.Volitran ointment after hot water fomentation.
Back pain needs time to heal.Because it is caused by multiple factors and need life style modifications.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other follow up question.
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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Hello, I have studied your case and i think you are having mechanical type of back pain.This is common in weight lifters, drivers. This is due to continuous pressure on back muscles. This causes spasm of the muscles.I would suggest you following advise. 1.Get x ray of the lumbar spine. It will show us if there is anything abnormal with your spine. 2.You need to stop weight lifting for at least one month. 3.Meet a physio and start back muscle strengthening exercises. You need to extension group of exercises. 3.Take muscle relaxant like Myoril for fifteen days at least and not off and on. 4.Avoid very soft bed.Keep a watch on your posture when you are sitting for long time. 5.Volitran ointment after hot water fomentation. Back pain needs time to heal.Because it is caused by multiple factors and need life style modifications. I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other follow up question.