"What you are having now is most likely a back strain."

"You might have accidentally injured your back when you were washing your car yesterday. Back strain happens when the muscles at your back are injured."

"The good news is that it's mild as you do not have warning signs such as weakness and numbness in your legs and you are still able to walk normally. You are less likely to be suffering from a slipped disc and there's no need for an MRI."

"You may be happy to know that back strain usually gets better in about 1 to 2 weeks."

"For the time being, avoid carrying heavy things but you can continue with light activities."

"I'm going to prescribe a painkiller for you. It's called an NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), which is used to reduce the pain and swelling. However, this medicine may sometimes cause abdominal discomfort, so you should take it after food."

"To avoid the same thing from happening, you need to know the proper back posture when carrying things. Avoid bending and instead squat down to lift an object."

"This pamphlet will show you how you can strengthen your back muscles. However, please do this only after your back pain is resolved."

"I will give you MC for a few days for you to rest. You do not need to come back for a follow-up unless your back pain gets worse."

"If your back pain persists for more than a week, please come back to see me. If you start to develop numbness or weakness or you have a problem with urination or passing motion, please come back immediately."