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Is Oxycodone effective for treating chronic lower back pain?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have dryness of the mouth and lower back pain. I am currently on Oxycodone. My symptoms get worse after every six hours. Why so?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. This could be because of back pain. So I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

  1. Avoid lifting heavy weights.
  2. Avoid arching your back; instead, bend your knees to pick up something from the floor.
  3. Avoid sitting for long hours.
  4. Avoid 2-wheeler rides.
  5. Improve your posture while sitting.
  6. Try to get up from your chair every 20 minutes, take a quick walk around, and then continue working. Always sit on a chair with back support.
  7. Do not suddenly get up from a sleeping position. Instead, turn to the side and then get up.
  8. Take bed rest if severe pain.
  9. Do hot fomentations locally over the affected area at least twice daily.
  10. Apply Oxalgin gel for local application, twice daily.
  11. Take tablet Pregabalin 75 mg once for 15 days before food every day.
  12. Take the 400 mg tablet of Ibuprofen twice for 10 days after eating.
  13. Take tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg twice for 10 days before food.
  14. Take a tablet of Shelcal (calcium) 500 mg twice a day for 30 days before food.

Take these tablets only if you are not allergic to them. Do not take these tablets if you have bronchial asthma.

  1. Do physiotherapy, McKenzie back extension exercises, back core strengthening exercises, glute strengthening exercises, and passive straight leg raising exercises.
  2. After the pain reduces, the following activities are good for you:
  3. Swimming, yoga, and walking are good.
  4. Jogging, running, and weight-lifting may aggravate back problems.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 15, 2023
Reviewed At October 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan is an orthopedic and spine specialist with expertise in trauma care, joint problems, and spinal disorders. He is trained in advanced orthopedic procedures and spine surgeries, focusing on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. Dr. Mohan is also experienced in family medicine, offering holistic care to patients with both acute and chronic health concerns.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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