Question 1

i'm 23. weak back muscles causes pain in entire back, shoulder n neck. high fatigue. caused by wrong posture while using laptop. how can i strengthen?

Accepted Answer

Tai chi: Besides strengthening your lower back muscles it is imperative to strengthen your upper back and neck, abdomen, hip flexors, and buttocks. In addition increasing your flexibility is key. Tai chi exercises have shown in several studies to statistically decrease back pain so join a class.

Question 2

tender lump on back of neck, closer to spine, on the right side. very stiff upper back muscles and pain. lump has gotten smaller with applied heat?

Accepted Answer

Lump DDx: The differential diagnosis (DDx) of "lump" is mass-ive. If resolving with heat may be a tight "knotted" muscle. Consider seeing your primary MD to help with history and physical exam.

Question 3

back muscles joint pain weakness are the syptoms of? my rbc is ok i have chornic baterial prostrate my urologist said these syptoms not concern withme

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Be seen : I would certainly be seen, multiple potential causes.  Spinal stenosis is just one of many possibilities.  Spinal stenosis is a pinching of the nerves in the nerve canal, and if it gets particularly severe it can cause back and leg pain and leg weakness.  A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually determine the cause.

Question 4

i strained my lower back muscles deadlifting. the pain is not sharp but is dull and annoying. how long will recovery take and how can i speed it up?

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Back strain: Recovery from a strain can take up to 6 weeks; take frequent walks, short jogging and drink plenty of fluids. Sometimes ultrasound and massage makes the pain go back more quickly; phase back into light workouts in 3-4 weeks and you should get better without too much else.
Best of luck!

Question 5

mri shows no disc problems. can upper back muscles nerves cause pain in this area and refer to upper leg. burning/prickling. not sharp pain.

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Need more info: What level of spine was the mri--cervical, thoracic or lumbar? What neurological exam findings do you have? How did you injure your back, was it one acute accident or years of wear & tear? Likely, thoracic para spinal muscle spasm would not cause leg pain, but this really is a question for your neurologist. Good luck!

Question 6

do weak back muscles give you chest pain?

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Not directly: Might be related because weak bask muscle will lead to poor posture and that might cause pain in the chest.

Question 7

could tight lower back muscles result in foot pain or stiff thighs?

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Usually yes: Nothing to worry as long as it is symmetrical. You may like swimming to improve the pain. See doc if no improvement.

Question 8

my back is out, it pinches in the lower back and shoots down my sciatic nerve in my right buttock and down my leg. my leg is numb, back muscles seized up, severe pain constantly for 2 weeks and extremely limited range of motion. i cant sleep. ?

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Surgery?: This needs specialty care ASAP. You can expect a program of rest and/or exercises and/or physical therapy; or perhaps prompt surgery. Ask your doctor about referral to an orthopedist who specializes in spine disease or a neurosurgeon. If you're having fever, you need care immediately:  some cases like this are due to spinal infection that needs emergency surgery and IV antibiotics. Good luck.

Question 9

hello doctor, i am having lower back left side muscles pain ?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Left lower back pain can be musculoskeletal,can be kidney stone, diverticulitis,constipation,referred from somewhere. Else etc.See your primary and decide on course of treatment.You can repost the question on more details-any trauma,what makes better and worse,what you have done about it,how it started and is it constant,etc.

Question 10

i am suffering with extreme back pain, muscles in various places very painful and affecting my movement. otc anti inflammatories don't help at all?

Accepted Answer

Time to be seen: As you already started treatment on your own at no avail, you need professional help, kindly go to urgent care or ER , wish you wellness

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I'm 23. weak back muscles causes pain in entire back, shoulder n neck. high fatigue. caused by wrong posture while using laptop. how can i strengthen?

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Tender lump on back of neck, closer to spine, on the right side. very stiff upper back muscles and pain. lump has gotten smaller with applied heat?

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Back muscles joint pain weakness are the syptoms of? my rbc is ok i have chornic baterial prostrate my urologist said these syptoms not concern withme

A member asked:

I strained my lower back muscles deadlifting. the pain is not sharp but is dull and annoying. how long will recovery take and how can i speed it up?

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Mri shows no disc problems. can upper back muscles nerves cause pain in this area and refer to upper leg. burning/prickling. not sharp pain.

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Do weak back muscles give you chest pain?

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Could tight lower back muscles result in foot pain or stiff thighs?

A member asked:

My back is out, it pinches in the lower back and shoots down my sciatic nerve in my right buttock and down my leg. my leg is numb, back muscles seized up, severe pain constantly for 2 weeks and extremely limited range of motion. i cant sleep. ?

A member asked:

Hello doctor, i am having lower back left side muscles pain ?

A member asked:

I am suffering with extreme back pain, muscles in various places very painful and affecting my movement. otc anti inflammatories don't help at all?

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