What causes lumbar lordosis and how to fix it?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I slipped while running a month ago after which I suffered from lumbar lordosis. I consulted a doctor who gave me a painkiller and an ointment. But the condition has not improved.
Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your query.
It seems you have a muscle spasm. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below.
1. Avoid lifting heavy weights.
2. Avoid arching your back.
3. Avoid sitting for long hours.
4. Avoid two-wheeler rides.
5. Improve your posture while sitting.
6. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and take a quick walk.
7. Do not get up suddenly from a sleeping position.
8. Take bed rest if there is severe pain.
9. Do hot fomentations twice daily over the affected area.
10. Apply a good pain relief gel twice daily.
11. Take a tablet of Pregabalin (anticonvulsant) once daily for ten days.
12. Take a tablet of Ibuprofen (painkiller) twice daily for ten days.
13. Take a tablet of Rabeprazole (antacid) once daily for ten days before food.
14. Take a tablet of Shelcal (Calcium) twice daily for 30 days.
14. Do physiotherapy and back strengthening exercises.
Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.
Hope it helps.
Thanks and regards.
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