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I have lower back pain with dizziness while bending. Please help.

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Dr. Manav Gupta

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At August 18, 2020
Reviewed AtDecember 22, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 45-year-old. I have lower back pain for the past two days. One year back also, I faced the same issue and used medication for one week. Whenever I bend or doing some work, I feel a bit of pain and sometimes slight dizziness during the pain. If I sit idle, I am fine. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Manav Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

There are a few questions I would like you to answer. Is the pain radiating to the legs and feet? Is there any history of diabetes or hypertension or thyroid issues? Is there any history of trauma to the back or did you lift something heavy which caused back pain? Do you have a lot of sitting in your job? A pinched nerve in the back most probably due to bulge in disc can cause these symptoms. The irritated nerve due to physical compression causes muscular spasm and hence the pain. It generally exaggerates on bending forward, lifting heavyweight, etc. Other reason could be weak strained muscles for which you will need a good rehab. You should feel better in a few days. Do not lift weight. Avoid bending forward. Take relative bed rest, hot fomentation, and apply Diclofenac gel on the back. Revert with the info and accordingly I can guide you regarding the medications.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

No radiating pain to the legs and feet. I have no diabetes, but I have hypertension. I used medication for two months. But now, I occasionally check blood pressure it is normal. No history of trauma to the back or heavyweight lifting. I stand for six to eight hours a day and I sit before the computer for four hours. I want prescription because of COVID-19 I am not comfortable to go to any hospital.

Answered by Dr. Manav Gupta

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Well, it seems like that most probably, the cause is due to strained muscles of your lower back mostly due to a lot of sitting/lifestyle. It could be a disc bulge/degenerative disc irritating a nerve as well (less likely). Nevertheless, follow the instructions as advised in my previous post. And I am prescribing you some medications. Also, when you are pain-free or relieved you can start on back strengthening exercises and rehab for building muscle tone. I am not advising any blood tests or x-ray as of now. If it does not improve, then we can investigate further. Follow up after seven days.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Manav Gupta
Dr. Manav Gupta

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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