I pulled something in my lower back on the left side (lifting and turning at the same time) I started feeling better three days later, but I woke up a few days ago and it came back with, it seems to hurt mostly in the prone position, so sleeping has been very difficult. In fact it gets so bad ,I wake from a sound sleep. I have been taking motrin, which has helped, and rubbing arnica oil. There is a little swelling in the area. What is most disturbing is I work in a warehouse type of job, and that is when I feel the most relief, lifting and walking (just not going up and down a ladder). What is going on and what would you suggest (especially for sleeping).
Your detailed history and examination will suggest if it is myofascial pain, isogenic pain or photogenic pain. On the bases of history some investigations like CT or MRI will be required. You may be offered some interventional treatments like ozone discourses, TF ESI for early and complete relief. For detailed visit a pain physician or neurologist. For symptomatic relief take analgesic like diclofenac and muscle relaxant like pry till you meet your specialist