Hello,

I would like to give you some tests:
1. MRI of the back of spine
2. X-Ray of the Hip Bone

I would also like to give some medications:
1. cyclobenzaprine
2. Ibuprofen
3. Diclofenac Sodium topical gel

Follow these guidelines:

Practice good posture. Stand up straight with your ears aligned with your shoulders. Align your shoulders with your hips and your buttocks tucked in. Your knees should be bent slightly.

Do abdominal crunches. These exercises strengthen the abdominal muscles that help to support your lower back. Lie with your back on the floor, hands behind your head and knees bent. Press your lower back to the floor. Lift your shoulders up about 10 inches off the floor and then lower them. Don't go that high if it causes more pain. Repeat 10 to 20 times, once a day.

Walk/swim. Walking and swimming can help to strengthen your lower back.

Lift objects safely. Always lift from a squatting position, using your hips and legs to do the heavy work. Never bend over and lift with a straight back.

Avoid sitting or standing for extended periods. If you sit at work, take regular breaks to stand and walk around. If you must be on your feet, prop one foot on a small block or footrest. Switch feet throughout the day.

Use proper sleeping posture. Take the pressure off your back by sleeping on your side or on your back. Put a pillow under your knees.

Stretch. Sit in a chair and bend down toward the floor. Stop when you feel just slight discomfort, hold for 30 seconds, then release. Repeat 6 to 8 times.

Avoid wearing high heels. Shoes with heels that are more than 1 1/2 inches high shift your weight forward, throwing the body out of alignment.

Please post another question with the test results, any doctor here can follow you up. We have skilled doctors here. Do not worry and your treatment is already started.

Take rest and do not compress the pain side or sit for too long.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician