What is the best way to reduce lower back pain?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been practicing yoga intensely for about three months. But in the past few weeks, I have had lower back pain, particularly in the spinal region, which increases while practicing kapotasana and back bending. Massaging that particular region has increased the pain a bit, and now it seems that particular veins are causing pain. Can you help me recover from my back pain so I can continue my back-bending practice? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. A. K. Gokulvani

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It would be best if you practiced yoga slowly and consciously with breathing. If not, you will end up with a muscle sprain. Before starting an intense practice, loosen exercises and stretch before practicing asanas. It would help if you did not take a massage in the swollen area, irrespective of the place. It will aggravate.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is practicing asanas without proper guidance and preparatory methods.

Investigations to be done

As for now no need for any investigation. Go with the treatment protocol. If the pain does not subside, take a spinal MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis is lumbar spondylosis.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is paraspinal muscle sprain.

Treatment plan

For treatment, I suggest you should not practice yoga when you are in pain and should not receive massages. Apply an ice bag to the swollen area. If you do not have any swelling, use the hot bag. I can recommend an ultrasound if you can access physiotherapy (consult with a physiotherapist).

Preventive measures

For preventive measures, I suggest not lifting heavy weights and avoiding massaging.

Regarding follow up

Do this for seven days, and you will observe the changes. Follow-up after that.

Answered byDr. A. K. Gokulvani

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At September 26, 2022
Reviewed AtSeptember 5, 2024

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