How to treat severe back pain?
Patient: helloI'm 28yo male, 5 '9 "tall, and 200 lb.I was leaning forward today (my back was about 60 degrees) and i was holding a not so heavy iron clothes, and suddenly I heard a quite pop and felt pain in my lower back (a little lower than the height of my bellybutton).I'm able to walk, sit down and stand up, but even that my posture looks right, I feel that I'm leaning forward a small bit, and I'd feel pain if i tried to stand fully right. and I do feel pain when leaning forward without holding onto something.I also feel pain when I try to take wide steps. I can only take small steps.I never had back injury .. I had usual back pain due to bad mattress but nothing major.I won't be able to visit doctor till tomorrow so i want to know if this is serious, and how to deal with it until then.thank you. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.From description , it seems you might developed muscular or ligamentous strain over back .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