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Query: Hello doctor, My upper back was pressed by the physiotherapist in a laid-down position (face down on the bed) three days ago. He used both hands to press my upper spine from the t1 to the t4 region. I felt extreme pain when he pressed my upper back and heard several cracking sounds from the upper sp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Too much pressure can cause injury to the spine. I would suggest you get an X-ray done and follow the steps mentioned below: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back, instead bend your knees to pick up something from the floor... Read Full »
I bent backward and was unable to walk well. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Today I bent on my back accidentally while trying to prevent myself from falling due to a slip. While doing that I felt like my back got broken in the middle, as a part of it got in the inside when that happened. That specific part hurts so much when I bend backward and walk as if that ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As a result of your weak core muscles supporting your spine, you are essentially experiencing facet joint discomfort. Simply take any painkillers twice daily for five days. After that, when the discomfort has subside... Read Full »
I have back pain after I bent to pick something while coughing. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40-year-old, and two days ago, I bent over to pick something up and coughed simultaneously. I got a shooting pain in the bottom of my spine, which still hurts when I move. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is due to nerve impingement in the spine. Kindly follow the instructions for back pain: Avoid lifting heavy weights. Avoid arching your back. Instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor. Avoid sitting for long hours. Avoid... Read Full »
I am having back pain and numbness after a fall. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, When I was 19 years old, I slipped in a wet road and my hips bumped on the ground. Now I am 21 years old, and now I experienced muscle back pain or numbness in my lower back sometimes but not often. The pain just happens if I hold heavy objects or been in a long trip in a rocky road o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems it is the result of the trauma you have had two years ago. Muscle or spine bone damage may have occurred. That can be understood doing a MRI examination of your spine. Anyway if that does not happen often, there is no any specific treatment you can take abou... Read Full »