Experiencing back pain after sports activity
Patient: Hello Doctor, I am 26 years age and my weight is around 70 Kg. I am having a back pain since a year, i don t feel it every time but when i walk for a long and sit or play cricket my back hurts a lot for 15-20 mins. While sleeping on the bed i can feel it too. I came to know that it could happen when a person is over weight. just would like to know is it a normal behavior or do i need to take it seriously. Thanks -Kiran Doctor: Hi, Thanks for using HCMIn my opinion you are not overweight at all so stop worrying. All you need to do is give you back a little rest. For immediate relief have some pain killer along with a muscle relaxant and have proper bed rest for 2 weeks. Do not lie down on soft mattress use hard one instead, do not sit for longer duration and do not travel long distance for 2 weeks . You can also apply some good anti inflammatory pain killer gel on your back. If the pain increases do some hot fermentation locally and make a routine of doing some back strengthening exercise daily . Start with 20 mins twice a day to 40 mins twice a day and walk for 30-40 mins a day at least. It will help you build you back muscle and you will be able to continue with you cricket in few weeks but do not over look at the symptoms right now.