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Exercise-Associated Lumbar Strain

Musculoskeletal Disorders
DevGender: MaleAge: 33 years (Adult) Chronicity: 6 months

Presenting Complaints & History

  • Dull ache in lower back after deadlifts or squats
  • Stiffness in back and hips the morning after gym sessions
  • Difficulty bending forward due to lumbar tightness
  • Frequent lower back muscle spasms

Clinical Assessment

Gym member experiencing back stiffness linked to early fatigue of lumbar stabilizer muscles during training.

Diagnostic Investigations: Lumbar spine X-ray normal; negative straight leg raise test.

Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management

Constitutional treatment to relieve paraspinal spasms, improve local tissue recovery, and support lumbar stability.

Selected Constitutional Remedies: Rhus Toxicodendron and Arnica Montana

Lifestyle & Nutritional Support

Focus on core stabilizing exercises (planks), proper lifting form check, and hamstring stretches.

Clinical Outcome

Follow-up Period: 4 months
  • Lumbar ache post-exercise resolved completely
  • No morning stiffness in back or hips after gym sessions
  • Bending forward became easy and pain-free
  • Resumed training routines with comfortable form
Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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