I"m 52 and now and then experience mild backache.are there any reasons for it. do give me some tips.?

Answer 1

There are a number of possibilities from mild to serious. Mild-muscle strain, diifferent shoes, differnt length legs(more pronounced with aging), weak muscles, improper posture. Serious-osteoporosis, slipping or slipped disk(s), misaligned spine, and nerve damage.Another possibility, although remote, is kidney damage or infection.See a doctor ASAP.Visit naturescorner.com, my website.

Answer 2

Hi! I am a LMT and here is a simple thing to do at home and I promise you it works, take a towel and dampen it with cool water, then squeeze out the excess and put it in the top of the fridge. Go take a hot shower for about 20 min., letting the water run down your back and when you get out of the shower, lay down on your stomach and place the cooled towel on the area that hurts, within 6-8 min you will feel better. I promise! I do it all the time.

Answer 3

I'm 56 and have had back problems since my early 20's due to an a work related accident then a car accident. I've had major back surgery. As we get older our bodies break down naturally without having been in accidents. I sleep with a pillow between my knees from my knees past my ankles when on my side and under my knees on my back. I try and sit with at least one knee bent when sitting (never have legs completly resting straight on foot stool when sitting) in my home or car. If I stand for any length I have one foot elevated on a step or other such thing that is a few inches higher. I do pelvic tilts before I get out of bed every morning followed by leg raises then a hot shower. I do pelvic tilts while standing in one spot for any length.

Answer 4

I too am 52, and have the same problem. I have found it usually occurs about the time I am due for a bowel movement, and have concluded that the full bowel presses on nerves in the lower back.
I find relief from laying on my tummy with an ice pack where it hurts for an hour or so.

Answer 5

I broke a vertebra in July. I am presently undergoing physical therapy and am learning strengthening exercises to help support my spinal column. You might try googling back exercises and see what comes up. I'm finding that as my muscles gain strength my back pain is decreasing.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Exercise is the best thing you can do. Stationary bike, walking and stretching/strengthening exercises. Massage is also nice once a month.