U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
WV
A male asked:

I have torn muscles in my lower back. i also believe i have bulging discs. i have been in horrible pain for the past few months. i can't afford to see a doctor or a chiropractor. is there anything that you could recommend to ease the pain. suggestions? t

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Simple measures: Local heat ( heating pad) Advil or Aleve, (naproxen) if not allergic to these medicines, BioFreeze topical cream ( OTC), and don't depend on any online "quick cure:: PLAIN AND SIMPLE, YOU MUST BE EXAMINED- GO TO A LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINIC (FREE EXAM)
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
2.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 30-year-old male asked:
Bulge, back left side neck in splenius cap muscle area. Only felt when head tilted. Causes dull ache. Not noticable on right side. Doctors don't know.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 28-year-old male asked:
Would a kinesiologist doctor be good to treat bulge discs/sciatica/strained muscles? What benefits will i get?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 41-year-old female asked:
I have tingling feet my MRI shows L5 -s1 bulging disc with mid atrophy of some muscles around l5-4-3 . My doctor tingling feet. Are because of and this disc hasn't. Caused it. He gave me nortriptilin is my doctor right? I still have tingling feet and som
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old female asked:
Bulging disc in lower back now making legs tingly/numb but not affecting walking & no pain in legs. Also jaw sore now. See a doc again?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
Can a torn paraspinal or muscles in lower back around waist cause for discs to bulge? Can torn muscles around the spine cause other problems like dege
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jul 17, 2015

Found in:

Chiropractors›Pain›Bulging disk

People also asked

Lower back pain. Its dull/ sharp when I lay down, and move in certain positions laying down/sitting. I do not feel any pain when Im up and moving? Maybe slight but not noticeable. Is this muscle or bone related? 2/3 weeks pain. Doc? Chiropractor?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
I have a pain running down my back muscle as yesterday I woke up with it. I am unable to lift my left arm above my chin and last night I had no sleep. Any position I lay in is uncomfortable. Do I see a doctor or chiropractor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I have awful muscle aches in my lumbar region, it has caused the rest of my back to compensate & start to hurt as well. Should I see an orthopedic doctor before seeing a chiropractor? Im 21 & lift heavy at my gym which I suppose started all of this?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
I pulled a muscle at yoga 9 days ago on the right side below waist. Should i see a doctor, pt, or chiropractor?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Chronic mid back pain for 3 years. My doctor said muscle spasms and i went to a chiropractor and spine doctor all with no help. ?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.