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How do I manage extreme pain in my lower left back joint?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had extreme pain in my lower left back sacral joint extending into my buttocks for two days. I cannot lie flat or on the left side. I struggle to sleep, and the pain worsens when I stand, lower myself to sit, and lie flat. I am currently taking Oxycodone, Diclofenac, and Co-cod... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to know if you sustained any trauma or have a history of lifting relatively higher weights. I would also like to know the exact site of the pain. For that, you can show the picture. It would be advisable to ... Read Full »
How long will it take for my back injury to heal completely, and for me to get back into exercising?
Query: Hello doctor, Two weeks ago, I hurt my back by deadlifting. The pain was severe, and I believe it was a herniated disc in my sciatic nerve. I started PT immediately with press-ups religiously, and a week in, I bought an inversion table and started using that. Two weeks later, I am sleeping through ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your accident and I am glad that you are recovering well. As you have mentioned that the pain started after lifting weights, so it must be because of disc prolapse or muscular strain of back. I think, as per my experience, you will take ... Read Full »