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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain
i have woken up with severve back pain. i have laid on the floor and on the counch for the past 10 hours. it hurts really bad to turn over or get up. i was actually in tears at one point. i tried ice for 20 mins but that did not work. will this go away with more rest? i am 31 and weigh 185.
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that wrong body posture; inadequate exercise and reduced muscle tone is taking a toll on your back.
For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation).
During the day don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time.
I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain.
You may go for a physical examination by your Orthopedician to rule out any spine related pathology.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
It seems that wrong body posture; inadequate exercise and reduced muscle tone is taking a toll on your back.
For pain to go, it takes not only rest (on a comfortable bed) but also avoidance of particular positions (during work, rest or recreation).
During the day don't sit in one position for more than an hour and take frequent stretch breaks. Do not bend forward to lift things up, bend the knees and hips for that. Also discontinue any strenuous activity or exercises for some time.
I suggest you to try back strengthening exercises by extension of the back muscles which can be taught by your Physiotherapist. This will help to relieve the possible muscle spasm which causes the pain.
You may go for a physical examination by your Orthopedician to rule out any spine related pathology.
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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