Have a friend who is always straining his lower back on the right side. He just recently hurt it again when just bending down cleaning around the toilet. He is in so much pain when he stands or sits. Lying down is his only relief. Is it most likely his muscles or tendons that are torn? He will be seeing the dr for a check up tommorow and they are having him go through therapy. Is there a stretching exercise or strengthening exercise(after he has healed) that he needs to stick to (forever) to keep this from happening again?
Hi, Thank you for providing the brief history of your friend thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As mentioned by you, that your friend keeps straining the lower back, a thorough neuromuscular assessment is needed. As due to muscle weakness the spine may get damage and undergoing a proper physical therapy under supervision initially and later by self is advised to avoid future complications. Maybe an MRI will be needed to see the soft tissue at the spinal region. Post which undergoing a proper physical therapy should help. In my clinical practice I have been seeing patients with back pains, and with physical therapy they respond better. I will recommend undergoing physical therapy and get the strength in the muscles of the core, spine, pelvic floor and lower limbs as a whole. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.