Back pain, although common, can be due to a variety of reasons associated with spinal issues, disc problems, muscular pain, skin inflammation, etc. It is important to address it quickly as it can be a debilitating condition.
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I have back pain with shivering in my left leg. Can it cause paralysis?
Query: I m 28 yrs old i met an accident last year due to this there is injury in my back bone disc l5 and S1. Doctor has done the surgery but i have pain in my back for last 1 week i want to that is their is big issue. My left leg has also have some pain and severing i m tensed that can i get paralysis due... Read Full »
Answer: Hello I read your concern.The injury what you had at the time of accident would have got corrected following surgery. So do not keep that thing in mind. Back pain can occur due to various reason. So need to know what got you current pain and correct it.Even a simple unaccustomed posture can lead to... Read Full »
My wife and I are suffering from back pain. Why so?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife and I just bought a new mattress, and both are experiencing lower back pain when bending forward. We used to sleep on a soft and firm (dual mattresses controlled by air) mattress. The new one is a memory foam which is considered soft but is firm under the very soft three to four i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to me, the change of mattress has caused back pain since you both used different type of mattresses. The mattress should neither be very soft nor very firm. It should be medium. It will take time for both of you to adjust to the new mattress. For pain relie... Read Full »
How to treat low back pain due to injury?
Query: Hello doctor, I hurt myself two days ago and it seemed to be getting better. But today it is worse than when it started. Most of the pain is in the right side area. Today, I cannot walk due to excruciating pain. The only relief is laying flat on my back or standing at the foot of the bed and bent o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the pain you are suffering from. It is nothing but low back pain radiated to the leg. Due to constant stress and improper posture you get this. Taking rest and doing simple exercises will help reduce pain and also you can take Advil (Ibuprofen) for quic... Read Full »
I am having a disc protrusion at L5-S1. Please help.
Query: Hello, I am a 28-year-old female having a disc protrusion in L5-S1. My lower back pain begins during my menstrual cycle, persists for almost one and a half weeks, and then subsides until the onset of the next cycle. I have a retroverted uterus, which is probably causing me more pain. I wanted to as... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Lower back pain is common but for females with retroverted uterus, it is rare, I have done cases with similar pains. I suggest you ask your physical therapist to give traction to the lumbar spine for five days and then take IFT (interfe... Read Full »
I injured my back lifting my dance partner. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I hurt my lower back maybe a year or two ago, and I was in a lot of pain. I am a dancer and was lifting my dance partner into the air without stretching and hurt my lower back severely. I could not even walk at that time. I was in agony. I never saw a doctor for this pain as I was scar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you need to take care of your back more than before. First of all, you need to do an x-ray and MRI to get the root cause of the pain. Until and unless you do not get the exact cause, it is better to avoid any kind of stress on the back. It is always necessar... Read Full »
How to treat back pain that started after playing Foosball?
Query: Hello doctor,I have back pain. It just started while I was playing Foosball. The pain goes down to my left thigh, hamstring area, towards the left side of the left knee, and to the ankle. I have also got twinging and numb little toe finger on my left foot. I am only applying Volini ointment for pain... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. I would suggest you get an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) done of your low back. As your complaints are suggestive of disc involvement, I would like to rule that out. I would like to know further details like pain character and movement... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I fell on my back and injured it. My left side is hurting, and while I can move, walk, and perform activities, certain positions lead to stiff and intense pain in the muscles. Please help. Thank you Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for reaching out to us on icliniq.com. To reduce the discomfort, I would suggest you apply hot fomentation to the affected area. Also, try to avoid putting strain on that region for some time. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have more questions or need further assis... Read Full »
My back starts paining during physical activities. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a disc problem a few years ago. My back starts paining if I play some sports like volleyball. Kindly give me some advice. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem. The previous disc problem was not healed properly. So the problem started again. From now you stop vigorous physical activities. Avoid lifting heavy weights and avoid bending forward or backward. Consult an orthopedic doctor and tak... Read Full »
Why do I sprain my back at the same spot three to four times a week?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a sprain in my back eight years. Now I am getting a sprain on the same spot three to four times a week. I am getting sprained easily when I do simple exercises in my ankle, shoulder, neck, and back. I am doing physiotherapy and stretching every day. But nothing helps me. What to do?... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sprained muscles can be reduced by doing ultrasound therapy for ten to fifteen days. Applying hot water fermentation along with Diclofenac ointment help in reducing pain. After having a reduction in sprain, relaxed muscles have to be stretched step by step slowly by incre... Read Full »
I have prolonged backache, especially after driving. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having prolonged backache, especially after driving. I face pain when I stretch and I get relief when I do it. And when I push my hands on the back towards the front I can hear bone cracking, like when we stretch. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, with the limited narration that you have provided to me in your query, I feel you have less stability in your core muscles. You should maintain posture while driving which can be achieved by placing a pillow behind your low back (in case you drive the... Read Full »
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