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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain
I am a 19 year old African American female, my question is I am severe pain in my back, it hurts when I walk, I have to help moving and now I am having trouble swallowing and no dr can figure out what is wrong with me, this has been going for almost two weeks, I am now in the hospital, and the dr s still have no clue as to what is wrong with me, I have mri s, xrays, blood taken and tested, I can t move my legs, from my waist down all I feel is pain I don t have the money to pay for this, neither does my mother, but thank you for your time
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Hello,
Back muscle strain is one of the most common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments to stretch or develop microscopic tears.
Treatment: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows:
1) Take adequate bed rest with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain.
2) Alternate hot water bottle or ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need a proper prescription from your doctor.
4) Exercise for lower back pain: It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this.
It includes 3 components: Aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build a more strong and flexible spine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
Back muscle strain is one of the most common causes of acute to severe lower back pain. Lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement can cause muscles or ligaments to stretch or develop microscopic tears.
Treatment: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce lower back pain. These are as follows:
1) Take adequate bed rest with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged lower back pain.
2) Alternate hot water bottle or ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need a proper prescription from your doctor.
4) Exercise for lower back pain: It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this.
It includes 3 components: Aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build a more strong and flexible spine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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