My lower back has been hurting me almost constantly for the past several months. It has gotten to the point that I avoid sitting down whenever and however possible. I can only get on the computer by lying slightly reclined on my bed and using my laptop. Some days are better or worse than others, but the pain persists. The only other symptom I have is that I am rather stiff all over when I wake up in the mornings. I walk like Frankenstein for about 15 to 30 minutes, and then I can walk more normally, even though my lower-back still hurts. Bloodwork is inconclusive, and so for the doctors haven't been able to figure out what is going on with me. Can someone help?
2007-05-12 14:17:03 · 5 answers · asked by Benny 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
When you sit your lower back is in the worst position, whether you slouch or not.The curves in your spine disappear when you sit, so your spine has less cushioning and protection. Also the weight of your body goes through your Sacro-iliac joints (the dimple area out from your lower spine where it meets the pelvis).
These joints don't have a disc, hence no cushioning either. This is why when you recline slightly it feels better, you are taking pressure off these joints. The same for when you walk, these joints will be tight and stiff until they warm up.
As the pelvis is the foundation for your spine, you will get stiffness and aches elsewhere. Blood work is normal because this is a common problem and nothing out of the ordinary.
What you need to do is stretch the lower back muscles, balance the pelvis to ease the Sacro-iliac tension and then pain will disapppear.
You can do a lot of this at home with somesimple exercises - visit http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/back-solutions-masters-course.html for a free e-course on this - but if pain doesn't start to ease over the next week or so doing these exercises, see a Chiropractor,Osteopath or PT professional.
If you want to contact me just do so through http://www.back-pain-advisor.com/contact-us.html
2007-05-15 18:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Graeme Teague 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sitting causes it, period! I get the same thing, to the point that I can't even stand up straight at first. Walking helps. Even if it hurts to walk, I keep going and after a few blocks the pain goes away. It only comes back if I skip walking for a few days.
a chiropractor can help too.
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2007-05-12 21:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probably poor posture, slumping is hard on the back. i would reccomend getting a chair that encourages proper spine allignment, you can also get what's called lumbar rolls, which you can use in chairs, and help maintain proper spine alignment. i would also reccomend a mattress that is geared at maintaining proper back alignment during sleep. You need a firm mattress surface.
2007-05-13 01:59:54 · answer #3 · answered by raynestorm73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This has been happening to me as well. Try to spend less time sitting down and stretch your legs by going for a walk. It is possible that you are slouching.
2007-05-12 21:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Highly Favoured 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start getting a chair with a straight back. Or get a masseuse.
(to massage your back)
2007-05-12 21:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dog_Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit straight, straighten ur spine
2007-05-12 21:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋