Which medicine to use for back pain

Question

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition, not a diagnosis itself. Medical problems that can cause back pain include the following: spasms, muscle tension, herniated discs, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis. In acute back pain as a first aid1) apply ice. 2) take rest. Consult physiotherapist for strengthening exercises for both the abdominal and back muscles to helps stabilize the spine along with ift and swd to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation. In severe back pain consult doctor personally as x-ray and mri is needed for further investigation. Do take medicines as prescribed by doctor.

Deepa Verma · Accepted Answer

Back pain is a symptom of a medical condition, not a diagnosis itself. Medical problems that can cause back pain include the following: spasms, muscle tension, herniated discs, ankylosing spondylitis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis. In acute back pain as a first aid1) apply ice. 2) take rest. Consult physiotherapist for strengthening exercises for both the abdominal and back muscles to helps stabilize the spine along with ift and swd to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation. In severe back pain consult doctor personally as x-ray and mri is needed for further investigation. Do take medicines as prescribed by doctor.

Vishwas Virmani · Answer

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.