Suggest treatment for back pain
Patient: Hello I have a constant pain in my lower left back. It feels like I was hit with a line drive from a baseball. The area of the pain is the size of my fist. I d feel the pain during walking, sitting, lying down it never goes away and has been hurting for 3 weeks with no improvement. There is no bruise I have had no trauma or impact to that area. It hurts worse if you put pressure on the area. I have no other symptoms? Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .Now after 3 weeks if pain is severe ,I would suggest getting this evaluated by an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. You may get the MRI of the area affected under his/her guidance.Meanwhile following measures will help with the pain• Lie on a hard bed.• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required • Avoid forward bending.• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care