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What Causes Mild Lower Back Pain With Light Headedness?

Hello. I've been experiencing extremely mild lower back pain for the past few days, from my several months of sleeping on the couch. (Unfortunately, that's the only option for my sleeping.) While showering today, my back was still bothering me and I tapped it a bit in hopes that the pain would go away. Instead it intensified, and I can't even bend down to touch my toes. Additionally I feel light headed and a bit short of breath. What should I do?
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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Hi,
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.

In my opinion you are probably having spinal issues like prolapsed inter vertebral disc / nerve root compression at spinal level, which is caused by your couch.

i will suggest you to take some NSAIDS ( Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) if you are not allergic to them. and use a flat / hard bed for sleeping.

I will suggest you to apply some pain relief gel at bed time.

you will be fine soon.

wish you a good health.

Thanks & Regards
Dr. Shiv
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What Causes Mild Lower Back Pain With Light Headedness?

Hi, I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. In my opinion you are probably having spinal issues like prolapsed inter vertebral disc / nerve root compression at spinal level, which is caused by your couch. i will suggest you to take some NSAIDS ( Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) if you are not allergic to them. and use a flat / hard bed for sleeping. I will suggest you to apply some pain relief gel at bed time. you will be fine soon. wish you a good health. Thanks & Regards Dr. Shiv