constant low back pain, a "catching" pain in the low lumbar spine?

Question

I have had this "catching" pain in my lower back since my first C-section 7 years ago. It was occasional, first thing in the morning, when I swept and mopped, etc. I had a second C-section 19 mos ago and since then it has gradually gotten worse now to the point where I wake up every morning with it and often times it will wake me up from sleep. I have a hard time getting out of bed or even rolling over takes great effort. Once I get up and walk around for a while the bulk of the pain subsides but I am still left with residual dull low back pain for several hours afterwards. I do not know if the C-sections contributed to the condition or are merely coincidence. Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

For years I had a feeling of 'catching' as if my back was a door and someone had put a coat hook up, so every time a muscle, tendon ran over the door, it caught on the coat hook. I have since had a MRI and have a Bulging Disc.

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Answer 3

Has your osteopath or chiropractor looked at your sacroiliac joints? This could possibly be something more like SI dysfunction if you're lumbar spine isn't the issue but you seem to have pain in that area. I'm almost 19 and have suffered for about 4 years due to the combination of a spinal injury and genetic hypermobility, causing instability in my sacroiliac joints and cervical spine. We did dynamic MRIs because based upon my pain my physiatrist was certain that I had ruptured a lumbar disc. The MRI was clean except for a slight excess in fluid, and we were stumped. I did my research and we finally, based on a few other physical tests, landed on SI dysfunction in addition to my other conditions. I've been in PT (this time) since March and am doing better, although it's taking a long time. I highly recommend reading up on this and asking your D.O. about it. Also, have you looked into seeing a physiatrist? With pain like this that is seemingly idiopathic, they may be more able to help than a D.O. Good luck!

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Answer 4

I myself have had two C-Sections and yes, at times you will have low back pain. If a C-Section is planned they usually do not give you a Epidural, they will actually give you a shot through you lower lumbar region into your spine to numb you from the waist down.

I have back problems in the same region. My doctor had an MRI done, and I found out that I have a disc problem in that area now. I am not sure if the namesare right but, one of them means it is somewhat of an (Disc Degeneration) Arthritic disc and the other is a Disc Protrusion which is similar to a herniated disc.

They told me the best form of therapy is physical therapy.

I would suggest you go to a doctor and have them look and feel the area you are having pains in, they will most likely want to do an MRI on the area to see what is going on.

Good Luck. Also, try not to lay flat on your back, especially on hard surfaces!
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Answer 5

C-section can cause scar tissue that can push on certain nerves causing tremendous pain. Bur it is possible that a disc is ruptured at the 4-5 lumbar or a deterioration of the spine.
I have been through back surgery and would suggest an appointment for your doctor and for an MRI because an X-Ray won't show it.

Answer 6

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/booklet/view_exercise.cfm?Thread_ID=18&topcategory=Spine
You may be sceptical but these do help. I started with the ones I could do while still in bed as I too could not sit up out of bed in the morning. Do them daily in a.m. and p.m. As your back gets stronger add the others.

You have a bulging or ruptured disc which is putting pressure on the nervs in your back. I don't know for sure what caused it but I too had a c section. Hmmm? Maybe, but more likely some repeated activity that caused wear and tear on our backs. See a doc and start the exercises!

Answer 7

I would go and see a pain doctor or a ortho surgeon. You might have a bulged disc or a pinched nerve. I had pain like you described and until it got so painful I couldn't stand it anymore did I see a doctor. I then had surgery so they could unpinch (not technical) the nerve.

Answer 8

I had the same thing happen to me. I had a spinal block for surgery. I was in so much pain from the block. I started walking, I noticed that the pain started going away. I continued to increase my pace. The pain went away after a couple of weeks. If I did not walk due to the weather, I noticed that I would have a twinge. So I started to keep track of how far I would have to walk, to keep the pain away. I started walking around in my house for that length of time. It helped a lot when it rained. I took my dog, for walks during the better weather. I have seen women with their babies in strollers, or the baby carriers that they strap to them walking. This really helped a lot for me.