Why I Have Been Experiencing Significant Pain Around Bottom Waist Area?

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2020

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Mon, 31 Aug 2020 Answered on

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Question : i have been experiencing significant pain around bottom waist area. specially when trying to get up after sitting long, or lying down on the bed etc. ar times, i feel the pain is moving towars the leg - feels like a hamstring strain... and it keeps shifting between right and left legs..

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
IVDP is a possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
As per your description spine related issues like disc prolapse and subsequent nerve compression are possible causes. Sciatic is another possibility.
As of now you can take bed rest for few days. You can also try few exercises available in the you tube as well. Over the counter available analgesics can also be attempted.
If pain persists an MRI scan may be required.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

thank you doctor for the advice. as you suggested, i will go for bed rest for couple of days plus, will do the exercises too. hopefully, that would improve the situation a bit. any specific exercise you suggest? i will anyway check YouTube on this. thanks once again.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pelvic tilt is a good choice.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can try pelvic tilt.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D