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[|Human|] Hello Sir I am Ashish and i am from delhi i am suffering from chronic backpain since few months but now after some rest physiotherapy iand massage i am feeling better but this pain is still irritating me at times i have a pain in my lower disc l4 l5 please suggest me the needful remedies to get rid of it as i am a marine engineer i need to get back to work soon
[|AI|]  Hello, as you have chronic back pain you need to be investigated for slipped disc or sciatica. You might need to be done ct scan of spine if your X-ray turns out normal. You can take painkillers and apply ointment to alleviate the problem of pain. You can do some back exercises you can be shown by the physiotherapist. Apply hot packs before you go to sleep it will give a lot of relief. Avoid lifting heavy objects and bending lottery to sit properly with your back aligned to the chair use firm mattress when sleeping hope to have helped answer your query wish you a quick recovery.