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Back Pain
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Back Pain
by Mis, Dec 22, 1999 12:00AM
Hi, I have had back pain for over a year now. (mostly lower) I have seen about 4 Doctors all say its muscular. Right before the pain started I was lifting 40-50lb boxes everday at work, but never felt like I pulled somthing. I also have gained like 40lbs in the last year and a half. I also notice that when I sleep somewhere other than my bed my back feels fine, but every morning I wake from my bed it bothers me. Sometimes its really bad till I shower and move around. (not really painful, just bothersome) It dosent really affect me from doing anything, other than sleepin in my bed is not comfortable anymore. Sometimes I can go for weeks without feeling anything, then other times it bothers me daily. My question is what does this sound like, and what can I do; and also is this somthing I will have for the rest of my life, I am only 25. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Dec 22, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Missy:
It does sound like you have a muscular problem. The pain you describe is not sharp and radiating. Activity seems to make it better. The episodic nature of the pain also points to a muscular problem that you might aggreviate periodically. I can't tell for sure just hearing the description and not being able to see the imaging studies and doing the physical exam. Sound like there are a couple of things to do. First, return to your ideal weight. Second, begin an exercise program to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Third, a good stretching program would help. Begin, lifting objects correctly, change you sitting and standing habits, and from what you describe, another bed.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
It does sound like you have a muscular problem. The pain you describe is not sharp and radiating. Activity seems to make it better. The episodic nature of the pain also points to a muscular problem that you might aggreviate periodically. I can't tell for sure just hearing the description and not being able to see the imaging studies and doing the physical exam. Sound like there are a couple of things to do. First, return to your ideal weight. Second, begin an exercise program to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Third, a good stretching program would help. Begin, lifting objects correctly, change you sitting and standing habits, and from what you describe, another bed.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
I wish I could tell you the answer to your question. Without seeing the films and doing the initial physical exam I cannot tell you why.
CCF Neuro MD
CCF Neuro MD