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I had a severe attack of lower back pain.xray indicated no disc displacement and no bone lesion.but i m on bed and it seems to be muscular pain?

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How long?: You indicate you have seen a doctor for an xray. You are thinking muscular pain because of the way it feels (intense, spasms, and tightness limiting your movements). Avoid bedrest for longer than 1-2 days. Use heat and stretch to get back to movement. Over the counter analgesics should help, but you will need a doctor to consider muscle relaxant medication or therapy. Muscle strains heal well.

Answered 2/3/2013

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Muscularskeletal : X-ray is not an extremely useful tool here. Although there are other possibilities the most likely are an inflammation of what is called a facet joint, disc bulge or herniation, lumbar sprain or trigger points. I would begin treatment with drugs like advil (ibuprofen) which are ant inflammatory and analgesic, a muscle relaxant, physical therapy and possibly chiropractic care. An MRI to follow if needed.

Answered 10/4/2016

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