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Lower back pain
I have been into fitness n gym for more then 7 years and regularly workout in the gym but about 6-8 months back due a power lifting contest i had lifted a very heavy weight due to which i am having lower back pain and the pain continued till now..i am not able to do my regular workouts properly when i am going heavy and even if i do sometimes i am facing a lot of lower back pain so i want to ask if that can be cured by physiotherapy and how much time would it take?
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily
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Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times.
Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day
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Yes it can be cured by physiotherapy. Normally it should take 10-14 days to get relief. However exact duration will depend upon the severity of your back pain.
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You should get physiotherapy treatment. The physiotherapist will provide you treatment for your back pain & also give exercises for back strenghtening if required.
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Avoid lifting heavy weights. Always wear support belt while exercising.
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