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What To Do If Backpain Has Worsened After Lifting Heavy Weight?

Hi I have a messed up back, with damaged nerves. I have a neuro stimulator implanted in my spine so that it helps change the pain signal to something other then pain. Only thing is I still have pain and I do take medication. Two weekends ago I helped my daughter move back into college, drove half way home from Buffalo. I did carry my suitcase and some other stuff up the stairs when I got home The pain I had after that was worse then ever, since then I m still having pain, my question is could I have damaged my back worse cause I now have weakness in my legs and if I stand for a while the pain in my back is crippling. I m scared, should I let my doctor Know whats going on. I am on permanent disability.
posted on Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Yes it looks like you have damage your back further, my suggestion is check with your doctor either ortho or physio and then do take mri scan if your doctor also recommend. But one more thing you can try at home is just take rest keep doing heat foamentation and post that apply a good pain releiving ointment. And correct your posture for sitting standing and walking activity. Most important thing when u go for mri do compare it with your previous mri report. And then if every thing is fine I suggest you should follow a good spinal exercise program. Which can strengthen your spinal muscles so that the muscles ability to take load can be improved next time. But of course it's not suggested to lift heavy wait at least for next few weeks. Do consult a good physio for back strengthening exercise. Take care....
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What To Do If Backpain Has Worsened After Lifting Heavy Weight?

Yes it looks like you have damage your back further, my suggestion is check with your doctor either ortho or physio and then do take mri scan if your doctor also recommend. But one more thing you can try at home is just take rest keep doing heat foamentation and post that apply a good pain releiving ointment. And correct your posture for sitting standing and walking activity. Most important thing when u go for mri do compare it with your previous mri report. And then if every thing is fine I suggest you should follow a good spinal exercise program. Which can strengthen your spinal muscles so that the muscles ability to take load can be improved next time. But of course it s not suggested to lift heavy wait at least for next few weeks. Do consult a good physio for back strengthening exercise. Take care....