back pain

Group: Injuries & Rehabilitation

Created: 2012/01/01, Members: 54, Messages: 4465

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2012/02/01, 10:05 PM

I saw an orthopedist about a possible rotator cuff problem. He gave me an anti-inflamatory and tramadol which is a pain pill. I went canoeing a couple of days later and that night, at the base of my ribs in the back I experienced very sharp pain on both sides. I discontinued the meds thinking they may be hurting my kidneys but the paperwork with the meds doesn't list kidney issues as a side effect.

After discontinuing the meds for 3 days the pain eased up a tiny bit . Today, while raking I hit a position that nearly doubled me over. I can lean forward and to the side and cause the pain. Does this make it more likely that this is a simple case of muscle strain? It only hurts when I hit a certain position.

I am seeing my doctor tomorrow but I'm curious if anybody has an opinion.

Thanks