A member asked:

Strong lower back pain - tweaked my back picking up 20 lbs 2 days ago. constant pain hurts most when moving. anything i can do to heal faster?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Try...: Unfortunately the primary healer is time but: other than Naproxen you can also try Ibuprofen 800 mg 3x/day. Ice and/or heat may help, and you can also try aspercreme or capsaicin creme. I do not recommend bedrest at all (unless the pain gives you no choice) - keeping up your normal motion and activities (but of course avoid bending/twisting/lifting) should help with the healing process.

Answered 6/11/2017

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