Im 15 years oldI do gymnastics... not rigourously just one or twice a week, im very flexible, but for the past few weeks my lower back had been hurting me and i am unable to do certain moves without pain, also when i lay down on my stomach my back hurts... i dont have a great posture but its not hrrible either... i also find that on the bus to school in the morning i slump into weird positions that are painful to get out of... i am also tall so sitting in seats in class can my annoying.... any idea on whats going on? it was suggested to me once that i might have spondylosis? what should i do? any advice is appreciated!
P.s. The pain isnt regular its just when i lay or do certain moves...
2007-05-31 13:20:09 · 5 answers · asked by Chrissy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I just went to a Orthopedist. I also had pain in my lower back, however, I am much older than you. I have what they call Stenosis - degenerative disc disease. I doubt you have this as it is age related. However you could have a irrated nerve root which requires physical therapy. It is best to go to a
Orthopedist who will do X-rays to be certain what exactly you have. Good luck.
2007-05-31 13:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by jrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you should tell a parent so that they can get you to an orthopedic doctor to make sure there is nothing serious.
I was just reading today about a book called Healing Back Pain: the Mind-Body connection by John E Sarno, MD. In the article a lady talks about her dad having bad back pain and he was considering back surgery. He found this book and did as it said and he is now pain free. I'm sure he does have to keep up with the exercises or what ever is advised in the book. You might check your local library and see if you can find the book. Even a half price book store.
hope this helps!
Good Luck to you! You are so young to have to suffer from back pain!
Being tall should not hurt your back. My daughter is 6 foot and has no back pain and she is a volleyball player. Walk tall and be proud and happy you are tall. it is an asset!
2007-05-31 13:36:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might just need a chiropractic adjustment. Spondylosis has been known to plague gymnasts, but it's usually associated with a more grueling schedule. It's a degenerative disease of the spine, so I wouldn't expect it to come and go like you're describing.
Be sure to see a doctor to find out what's going on if it doesn't clear up soon. You're too young to be looking ahead to a future of chronic back pain.
2007-05-31 13:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hope this helps.
2007-06-03 23:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by Adam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strained muscle
2016-04-01 07:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Lorraine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋