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I hurt my back about two years ago lifting a heavy box, at first it didn't hurt much but with due time the pain has increased. anyway to calm pain?

Q: i hurt my back about two years ago lifting a heavy box, at first it didn't hurt much but with due time the pain has increased. anyway to calm pain?

ICE &amp; HEAT...: Most likely you have Lumbar muscle strain form heavy lifting. Unless you have a shooting pain to legs, weakness, numbers , unable to control bowl or balder or other more concerning neurologic symptoms - you can try 1 st ICE over towel 10 min and alternate w heating pad. Anti-inflammatory as Ibuprofen or Naproxen can help with pain.if no improvement see your Doc for possible physical therapy.

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ICE & HEAT...: Most likely you have Lumbar muscle strain form heavy lifting. Unless you have a shooting pain to legs, weakness, numbers , unable to control bowl or balder or other more concerning neurologic symptoms - you can try 1 st ICE over towel 10 min and alternate w heating pad. Anti-inflammatory as Ibuprofen or Naproxen can help with pain.if no improvement see your Doc for possible physical therapy.

Answered 9/8/2016

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I hurt my back about two years ago lifting a heavy box, at first it didn't hurt much but with due time the pain has increased. anyway to calm pain?

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