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[|Human|] hi I am 62 years old man . i have lifted 5 heavy objects each 16 kg in order to accommodate them in my SUV .ever since i have a pain in my lower part of my spinal column  , you would oblige me if you elaborate on my symptom which has been hurting me for couple of weeks
[|AI|]  Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Based on the description, I suspect that you might have strained either the lumbar spinal muscles or the ligaments. The general treatment guidelines for your condition are as follows -- It is important to rest the involved area following the injury to allow the injured muscle or ligaments to properly heal. So, avoid any activity that produces pain-Apply ice to the painful area once in 2-3 hours in a day. Ice will help calm the inflammatory response and stimulate blood flow to the area-Before activities, gentle heating can help loosen the muscle. Apply a heat pack to the painful area prior to stretching or exercising-Oral anti-inflammatory medications (such as Alive or Motrin) can help relieve symptoms of pain and also calms the inflammation- Physical therapy may speed up the recovery process. Therapeutic modalities such as Ultrasound, Massaging and specific exercises will be helpful your symptoms are not improving with the above measures, consult an orthopedic surgeon for a clinical examination and appropriate investigations to diagnose the exact problem. Hope this information is helpful. Good day