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What Causes Pain In The Lower Back When I Bend?
Question: i am having lower back pain. It only hurts when i bend from the waist and it's a pulsating feeling for a few minutes. this happen about 2 months ago.
whenever it gets aggrivated, it hurts throughout my entire lower back into my butt. then, it pulsates in my left butt cheek and goes away slowly.
whenever it gets aggrivated, it hurts throughout my entire lower back into my butt. then, it pulsates in my left butt cheek and goes away slowly.
Brief Answer:
Mechanical back pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain.
It is a common medical problem. Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible.
You can start with swimming and mild aerobic exercises. These do help a lot in the back pain. Do adequate warming up before starting the exercises daily.
Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Mechanical back pain likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems you might be suffering Mechanical back pain.
It is a common medical problem. Mechanical back pain implies the source of pain is in the spine and/or its supporting structure. The surrounding muscles and ligaments may develop reactive spasm and pain.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin or Brufen 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain.
• Correct your posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible.
You can start with swimming and mild aerobic exercises. These do help a lot in the back pain. Do adequate warming up before starting the exercises daily.
Taking calcium and vitamin D 3 supplements will also help in early recovery. You can get these prescribed from your orthopedician.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how long do you think the pain will last? Its been 2 months since it happened but strenuous exercises during my job aggravates it.
Brief Answer:
Pain will decrease with proper treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pain will subside within a week with proper treatment. But you will have to do regular exercises to avoid any recurrence and to strengthen the back muscles.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Pain will decrease with proper treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pain will subside within a week with proper treatment. But you will have to do regular exercises to avoid any recurrence and to strengthen the back muscles.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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