Dr, I am suffering frm backache extending from glutes to thigh muscles and calf muscles. V difficult to move. What medicines I should take.

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Hi said that you have pain. Most of back pain specially which radiate to the limb are mechanical in nature that is either due to poor posture or muscular weakness. That leads to compression of nerv arises from back and goes down all the way to legs. Such kind of pain is easily treated by physical therapy. My advice is to consult physical therapy doctor nearby you and get exam in yourself. However in current situation due to covid-19 if you are not able to get a good therapist then you can try following. 1. Lie down prone that is lie down on your stomach and take a deep breath and out for 3 min. And mark that in what way your pain is going your pain should be goes from your leg and travel upward towards your back 2. Also you can try mckenzie back extension exercises that will be very very helpful and your pain reduced is like a magic. You can google mckenzie back extension exercises for more detail 3. Also take following precautions. A. Not to bend forward avoid forward bending specially after waking up few hours in the morning b. Do not sit for april long time. Do not sit on a ground with a crossed leg. Do not sit on a chair which is not having back rest. Do not sit on a sofa for a prolonged period. C. Make thick towel roll and put it just above a waist horizontally whenever you are sitting on a chair 4. You can also try a hot water fomentation for your back for 15 minutes three times daily. 5. And apply local ointment like volini whenever you are having pain try this for 3 to 4 days and watch for your pain if no improvement, you need to consult a physical therapist or you can also consult me online here in Lybrate for further detailed examination. Hope this will help you wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you.

Bhavesh Jani · Accepted Answer

Hi said that you have pain. Most of back pain specially which radiate to the limb are mechanical in nature that is either due to poor posture or muscular weakness. That leads to compression of nerv arises from back and goes down all the way to legs. Such kind of pain is easily treated by physical therapy. My advice is to consult physical therapy doctor nearby you and get exam in yourself. However in current situation due to covid-19 if you are not able to get a good therapist then you can try following. 1. Lie down prone that is lie down on your stomach and take a deep breath and out for 3 min. And mark that in what way your pain is going your pain should be goes from your leg and travel upward towards your back 2. Also you can try mckenzie back extension exercises that will be very very helpful and your pain reduced is like a magic. You can google mckenzie back extension exercises for more detail 3. Also take following precautions. A. Not to bend forward avoid forward bending specially after waking up few hours in the morning b. Do not sit for april long time. Do not sit on a ground with a crossed leg. Do not sit on a chair which is not having back rest. Do not sit on a sofa for a prolonged period. C. Make thick towel roll and put it just above a waist horizontally whenever you are sitting on a chair 4. You can also try a hot water fomentation for your back for 15 minutes three times daily. 5. And apply local ointment like volini whenever you are having pain try this for 3 to 4 days and watch for your pain if no improvement, you need to consult a physical therapist or you can also consult me online here in Lybrate for further detailed examination. Hope this will help you wishing you a speedy recovery. Thank you.

Karuna Chawla · Answer

Below are exercises that strengthen the lower back and help manage lower back pain:
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1. Bridges?lie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides.
Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees.
Squeeze the buttocks with the shoulders remaining on the floor.
Lower the buttocks to the ground and rest for a few seconds.Repeat 15 times and then rest for 1 minute.Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.2. Knee-to-chest stretches? lie on the back on the floor.
Bend the knees, keeping both feet flat on the floor.
Use both hands to pull one knee in toward the chest.
Hold the knee against the chest for 5 seconds, keeping the abdominals tight and pressing the spine into the floor.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat with the opposite leg.
Repeat with each leg 2?3 times twice a day.
3. Lower back rotational stretches?lie back on the floor with bent knees and feet flat on the ground.
Keeping the shoulders firmly on the floor, gently roll both bent knees over to one side.
Hold the position for 5?10 seconds.
Return to the starting position.
Gently roll the bent knees over to the opposite side, hold, and then return to the starting position.
Repeat 2?3 times on each side twice a day.
4. Draw-in maneuvers? lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides.
Breathe in deeply.
While breathing out, pull the bellybutton toward the spine, tightening the abdominal muscles and keeping the hips still.
Hold the position for 5 seconds.
Repeat 5 times.
5. Pelvic tilts? lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides.
Gently arch the lower back and push the stomach out.
Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
Flatten the back and pull the bellybutton in toward the floor.
Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.
Increase the number of repetitions daily, building up to 30.
6. Lying lateral leg lifts? lie on one side with the legs together.
Keep the lower leg slightly bent.
Draw the bellybutton into the spine to engage the core muscles.
Raise the top leg about 18 inches, keeping it straight and extended.
Hold the position for 2 seconds.
Repeat 10 times.
Turn onto the other side of the body and repeat, lifting the other leg.
Perform 3 sets on each side.
7. Cat stretches? get onto the hands and knees with the knees hip-width apart.
Arch the back, pulling the bellybutton up toward the spine.
Slowly relax the muscles and allow the abdomen to sag toward the floor.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat 3?5 times twice a day.
8. Supermans? lie face down on the ground and stretch both arms out in front of the body, keeping the legs stretched out and flat on the ground.
Raise both the hands and feet, aiming to create a gap of about 6 inches between them and the floor.
Try to pull in the bellybutton, lifting it off the floor to engage the core muscles.
Keep the head straight and look at the floor to avoid neck injury.
Stretch the hands and feet outward as far as possible.
Hold the position for 2 seconds.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat 10 times.
For this homeopathic treatment is very effective
for more details you can consult me.