Hi,I have back pain from last 2 week, i did exercise and yoga to cure this but all in vain.Finally i have taken medicine for back pain..........I wanted to know that Currently i am doing GYM and taking medicine at for back pain, Is it harmful or does it have any effect on our body to take medicine while doing GYM.Thanks,AAAA
Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us. According to the clinical history provided the back pain could be part of a mechanical back pain complex of symptoms. This mechanical back pain is caused due to bad posture at work, long work-hours in particular position, lack of proper sleep or healthy diet as well. One must also rule out inflammatory disorders, for which I recommend you to get an X-ray of your spine after consulting with an Orthopedic. MRI can be taken in case you have any nerve compression symptoms or as deemed necessary by your Orthopedic. After a thorough physical examination by your Orthopedic, you may be prescribed painkillers and/or muscle relaxants which should give you reliefAvoid weight-bearing exercises. Do only mild aerobics which does not put your back to strain. You can discuss this with your Gym instructor. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards.  Chat Doctor.