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Best way to treat lumbar spine pain? i tweaked my back by not bending my knees while picking up a 20 pound box?
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Depends: If you herniated. Disc by improper lifting, the treatment is epidural steroid injections, vs localized traction mostly but potential surgical repair is possible. If you strained muscles. Physical therapy and exercises. Meds can include NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), lidocaine patches, muscle relaxants. Manual manipulations can also help. Maintaining muscle length is important so start knee to chest
Answered 9/29/2020
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