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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain
I have been having lower back pain for a few years off and on. I'm in the marine corps so it's not uncommon. Over the last 6-8 months it's been getting progressively worse. It's a dull pain throughout the day, but sometimes when I lay down and relax my back it's the pain is very sharp and intense. I get that same result when I lean on to a counter and let my lower body relax and let the weight of my legs strech my lower back out. Any ideas?
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Hello
I think this is most probably due to disc prolapse or spasm of back muscles. You should go for MRI lumbar spine to delineate disc condition.
Try to consult a physiotgerapist for back strenghtening exercises.
Take muscle relaxant and a pain killer medicine when needed.
Try to maintain a correct posture while you work.
Thanks
I think this is most probably due to disc prolapse or spasm of back muscles. You should go for MRI lumbar spine to delineate disc condition.
Try to consult a physiotgerapist for back strenghtening exercises.
Take muscle relaxant and a pain killer medicine when needed.
Try to maintain a correct posture while you work.
Thanks
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