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What Causes Chronic Lower Back Pain?

I am having considerable lower back pain. It began this morning and has gotten worse as the day has gone on. The pain radiates to both sides. I noticed it on my normal morning walk throwing a 10 LB ball back and forth with my walking partner. If the pain were caused by a muscle strain, would the pain radiate this way?
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It may be due to muscle sprain.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

Heating pads also helps.

Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally.

Do regular physical therapy

In case of not getting relief you may require MRI back after consultation

Hope I have answered your query..
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Chronic Lower Back Pain?

Hello, It may be due to muscle sprain. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Heating pads also helps. Apply diclofenac gel or ointment locally. Do regular physical therapy In case of not getting relief you may require MRI back after consultation Hope I have answered your query.. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale Family and general physician