How can pain in the lower back be treated?
Patient: Hi , my Name is Joseph ive a serious lower back pain for a while now. ive tried physical therapist, but not work, my primary doctor keep giving pain relieve medications but also not helping, i figure i might need a specialist for this type of pain. so what kind of doctor would i need to see? Doctor: Hello,Lower back pain is common and can develop any time and at any age. Most of the time, the cause is the overuse of muscles, strain, distress, poor or bad posture, especially, a forward slouch, wrong sleeping positions, stress, and restless lifestyles play an important role in giving you a backache. The lack of flexibility of the back worsens the condition. But there are ways to relieve and prevent the lower back pain that you may not be aware of removing the cause is the first step. Your lifestyle: For your info, only medication will not help attain normal health unless you change your lifestyle and food habits. To alleviate the problem, by increasing flexibility and muscle strength, Yoga back bending postures, Pranayam. Regular physical activity - under trained guide, meditation and rest and a balanced diet including all essential nutrients - vitamins Vit D, minerals calcium, antioxidants, and sufficient hydration are suggested to the patients in our clinic to help relieve the back pain.Front bending is no in any circumstances. Hot pack and sesame oil massage on your back before bedtime give you relief from pain. In case your pain is constant your problem can be most likely due to urinary stones. So better to rule out that by doing ultrasound examination.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards, Dr. Suchda