A member asked:

I am having terrible back pain in my lower back. it is sharp and stabbing. not following an injury. advil (ibuprofen) heat and ice are not helping. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Exam needed: You will need an exam to get an answer. There are many conditions that may cause the pain. It is impossible to give you reassurance without an exam.

Answered 11/4/2015

2.3k views

Thank

More of what we treat

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 Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I am having terrible back pain in my lower back. it is sharp and stabbing. not following an injury. advil (ibuprofen) heat and ice are not helping. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I vomited dec 31,ever since then all the muscles around my rib cage and back have been killing me, I've been using lidocaine patches, aleve, advil, goodies powder, aspirin and a heating pad,its been 18 days of hurting,how long will this last?

A member asked:

I've been getting right knee pain during leg workouts - esp lunges and during/after time on a treadmill. Advil or aleve (naproxen)? Ice or heat? Suggestions

A member asked:

Not quite severe, but very bad. The slider only lets you choose no pain or severe pain. It's my right upper back just left of my right shoulder blade. Feels like a cramp. Heat, Advil, and Tylenol haven't helped.

A member asked:

I have sharp/achy pain near my collarbone/shoulder. No injury/right side/worsening day by day. Advil (ibuprofen) doesn't work. Doesn't feel like injury. Help ?

A member asked:

I took 4 Advil (ibuprofen) for my lower back pain. It isn't helping, is it ok to take a vicodin?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My granddaughter is having really terrible neck pain, she can't move her head? I have a heating pad on her and have given her Advil (ibuprofen)

39 yo female with intermittent pelvic pain. history of female cancers. I've called the dr for referral. Should I use a heating pad? Advil (ibuprofen) until seen?

Pain, upper left butt cheek. Not a cyst. Hurts to move lower body. Heat/ice doesn't help. No stretch helps. Advil=temporary relief. Lasted 3 months?

I got a depomedrol shot today in my left arm. My arm is killing me, it hurts to move. Tried ice, heat and Advil. Why so much pain from a shot?

Have a muscle knot in my neck, right side. 1+ weeks. Flector patch, (diclofenac) Advil 600+ not touching it. Should i heat or ice it? Other strategies?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?