How to address severe back pain despite massage therapy?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I get this really bad pain in my back behind my heart. This pain varies depending on how I lie down. If I lay directly on my back it hurt so much that I want to cry. But if I lay on my side I feel like I am crushing my back on that side. It got to the point where it was hard for me to fall asleep. My boyfriend sometimes massages it but it still hurts. What can it be?

Answered by Shakti Mishra

Education:

BPT

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Ms. Shakti Mishra is a skilled Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, and movement therapy. She is also an active online consultant, writer, and speaker, dedicated to spreading awareness about physical health and recovery. With her patient-focused approach, Ms. Mishra combines evidence-based techniques and personalized care to help individuals restore mobility, improve strength, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Do not massage the part, as we are not sure about the exact cause. Do an X-ray as soon as possible, to find out if there is any fracture of the ribs or sternum. Secondly, you can do an ECG (electrocardiogram) to find out the condition of the heart.

1. Avoid lying on that side for some time now.

2. You can lie down in a semireclined position with one pillow below the affected back.

3. Do not perform any kind of exercise. Avoid bending forward and backward.

Hope this helps.

Thanks and take care.

Regarding follow up

Do the tests and post me back with the reports.
Answered by Shakti Mishra
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 1, 2023
Reviewed At June 23, 2024

Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Ms. Shakti Mishra is a skilled Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, and movement therapy. She is also an active online consultant, writer, and speaker, dedicated to spreading awareness about physical health and recovery. With her patient-focused approach, Ms. Mishra combines evidence-based techniques and personalized care to help individuals restore mobility, improve strength, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Education:

BPT

Professional Bio:

Ms. Shakti Mishra is a skilled Physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, and movement therapy. She is also an active online consultant, writer, and speaker, dedicated to spreading awareness about physical health and recovery. With her patient-focused approach, Ms. Mishra combines evidence-based techniques and personalized care to help individuals restore mobility, improve strength, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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