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Low back pain
Lower back pain. Struggling to sit and walk after a weight lifting injury I have issues in the past and had acupuncture to help with the pain
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You need to go for physiotherapy.
Next Steps
Go to a physiotherapist.. Ultrasonic therapy +IFT +Heating therapy +some strengthening exercises will be helpful.
Health Tips
At home.. Rest +hot water fomentation +pain killer gel +no long sitting/walking /standing +no forward bending +no weight lifting +avoid cold exposure +no manual exertions +no long travelling +no stair climbing +correct posture +sit tall.
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For acute pain, rest it out for few days
Try a short course of analgesics, pain gel application, hot compress
Next Steps
Once pain free start strengthening exercises .
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times.
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U must strengthen ur back muscles before that u need to take X ray and consult orthopaedic doctor
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