I've had this annoying tension in my lower back/top of the butt for over 6 months. At first it would bother me only when walking about 5 or more blocks. But it would get to the point that the only relief when walking somewhere would be to sit down for a bit.
Now it's at the point that standing still & walking a block is bothersome. I try to keep my feet apart to give a base to my stance & not shift back & forth. The sensation in my upper butt muscles is what you get when working out and really pushing yourself -- that tightness you get in the muscles on those last 2 reps.
When it gets bad, I make sure I'm supporting myself with my abs and relax my butt muscles but that doesn't really help. I am seeing a doctor in a few weeks about this but thought I'd ask if others have ideas. Aspirin, Advil, Doans don't help much. Heat helps a bit but only while it's on.
Washing dishes is awful. I end up having to lean my forearms on the sink sometimes.
Thoughts about what this is?
2006-11-01 08:33:34 · 7 answers · asked by stimply 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Have consulted a doctor?
It could be any number of reasons - Weakenss in certain muscles (hamstrings especially), posture problems, Inflexibilities. A qualified doctor (usually an orthopedist) can examine and determine the problem and recommend the proper remedy
2006-11-01 08:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by Existentialist_Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First guess is a bulging or herniated disk. This can affect the major muscle groups in that region and make them overworked and strained.
Keep up with the heat and also, what worked for me, was yoga! I'm definitely not the spiritual type but the gentle stretching really strengthened the other muscles in the area so they can better support the ones that are working so hard.
That said, however, I really think it would be good to see the doc before starting this program, because for instance if it were a ruptured disk or something more serious, you could be doing damage. Maybe see if you can get in sooner.
2006-11-01 08:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by LisaT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In someone who is over age 50s, I would suspect spinal stenosis, especially when you describe the relief you get when bending forward. Very common in those over 65. You can see them in grocrey stores, leaning way over shopping carts to get around. The nerves passing by the stenotic area are pinched when you stand with the arch in your back. Taking the curve out of your back gives a little more room for the nreves, making it more comfortable. Try standing at the sink with one foot up on a footstool, it may help you!
2006-11-01 09:33:26 · answer #3 · answered by David B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do the same thing bending over a car fender I have found if I put one of those weight lifting belts the ones like you see people in stores use when they lift stuff it helps pull my back up and shift the pressure more even , give it a try lol
2006-11-01 16:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by HEY boo boo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 05:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
COULD NOT TELL YOU FOR SURE, BUT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THEY SAY MY DISC IS COLLAPSE THAT I NEED SURGERY, IT IS PIC HING MY NERVE. I CAN TELL YOU IT HURTS REALLY BAD AND I KNOW GO ODIE POWERS ARE NOT GOOD FOR YOU BUT THEY DO GIVE ME A LITTLE RELIEF WELL WERE I CAN STAND IT. MOST OF THE TIME I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING JUST HOT TUB OF WATER AND CRYING. BUT IF YOU GOT INSURANCE GO ON AND SEE A DOCTOR SOON. GOOD LUCK.
2006-11-01 09:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several things it could be from a pinched nerve to sciatica, to muscle strain, to a bad mattress. Good Luck!!!!
2006-11-01 08:42:16 · answer #7 · answered by pupcake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋