my mom is having severe back pain from last 3 months.she had lifted some weight now she can bent ,can't stand longer because she suffers severe pain.but pain is relieved by lying down.pain occurs again on standing some time. my question is whether she is suffering from muscular pain or there is some disc prolapse?
she had gone to a doctor ,he said for MRI,she had had an MRI but reports are not prepared yet. doctor says she is suffering from muscular pain or spasm .he given her muscle relaxants and pain killers but her pain is still there.
what precautions should she take and what is the reason and treatment of her pain?
Tell her to adopt comfortable positions and follow proper ergonomics in her daily living.
She can take intermittent pain killers, apply warm and cold compress and can wear supportive belts. She can also try a steroid injection with progression of pain.
If her symptoms continue and conservative treatment fails she has to go for an MRI and follow up with an orthopedician and explore all other options.
Take care!