Is it true that your back can't REALLY hurt more when you're sitting down? This is what an ER doctor told me last night. I went in complaining of horrible lower back pain. I'm a directory assistance operator and I sit down for long periods of time at work, which makes it worse.. He basically told me that it was all in my head, and that when you're sitting down your muscles are relaxed so theres no way it could hurt. I think hes full of **** myself, because I know for a FACT it hurts worse, but whatever. I wanted to get someone elses opinion :) This doctor was AFTER I had been to another ER, where the doctor there told me to suck it up, and that everyone has back pain and that he didn't miss work over it and didn't think I should either. He said he didn't believe it was as bad as I say it is. Sure, no big deal. This "minor back pain" as he referred to it as is interfering with my life, I can barley even move at times! Both doctors made their decisions without any x-rays or anything!
2007-12-08 03:38:14 · 13 answers · asked by Tiffany 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
he claims i have pulled a muscle in my back. i disagree. because if what he says about the back not hurting when your sitting, it's not right. my back hurts WORSE when i sit, meaning its NOT a pulled muscle...hes stupid! i have an apt with a chiropractor on tuesday morning :)
2007-12-08 09:03:53 · update #1
Tiffany you are totally correct in your assumptions on all parts. The ER doctor hasn't a clue what he is talking about. This is not being anti-medical but medics do have very little training in anything structural unless they specialise in the area.
When you sit your lower spine especially straightens out. This means the curves in your spine which act like a shock absorber disappear, not totally, but enough to make existing back pain worse.
The longer you sit the more your back will tire out.
As for being muscle or joint related. Pretty much all back pain is both. The muscles are either too tense or weak and the joints not moving correctly.
Seeing your Chiropractor is a good idea, but also you should do a few things your self. If you can get up out of your chair and move around every half hour or so. Warm up before you got to work and do a few stretches to try and ease some tension. Even after seeing your Chiropractor learn some preventative techniques or with most Chiropractors you will have numerous ongoing visits/care. Being a Chiropractor myself who actually teaches my patients ways to help themselves, I know if you don't do a few things your self (and they only take a few minutes each day) then you will have ongoing care and possibly ongoing problems.
Prevention is always better than just symtpom relief.
P.S Also if you haven't seen a Chiropractor before, ask for a free assessment first so you know what they will do and what they think is wrong, how much time and cost involved etc. If they don't offer a free assessment, find one that does as they are there for you not their pocket.
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Your doctor is correct in that it is most likely not a muscle issue, however, it sounds like a problem with your lumbar spine. Potential culprits are degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis and a herniated disc, among others. Its important that you see a doctor with some expertise in the spine such as a pain specialist or physiatrist. You may also consider an orthopedic surgeon, although I would consider them a second step. In the meantime back support is very important when sitting for prolonged periods of time. I suggest this article on SpineUniverse: http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article3147.html. Its about how to reduce back pain while sitting.
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