Question 1

is it normal to get back pain with a cold?

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Sort of: Muscle aches, including back ache are an expected part of the symptoms with cold.
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Question 2

please give some suggestions to ease back pain.

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Depends: If you are getting recurrent common back pain and discomfort then it could be a sign of weak core muscles in back and abdomen. Also it could be due to poor lifting mechanics etc as well. If it persists see you doctor, otherwise recommend yoga or pilates as exercise regimens to help with your back. Also wear good shoes and sleep on a supportive mattress and use tylenol (acetaminophen) +/- Ibuprofen for otc relief.

Question 3

good evening dr i have back pain more special when its cold it becomes worse. what could be the problem?

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Uncertain: BAck pain is often from a musculoskeletal cause. Your doctor can assess and better determine cause. Some things you can try at home for back pain include a warm shower with the water aimed at your back, a heating pad (insure that you don’t get burned), stretching &amp; Tylenol or NSAID’s. If your pain is severe or chronic, a medical evaluation would be prudent. Acupuncture &amp; massage can be beneficial

Question 4

do statin meds give you back pain?

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Typically no: Statins are known to cause myalgias (muscle pains), but those are usually in the legs.  Check with your primary about timing and maybe they will help you change to another medication.

Question 5

is it better to use heat or cold for my back pain?

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Both: Ice tends to be a bettter pain reducing modaltiy and heat tends to loosen up the muscles.  Many patients do alternating treatments.

Question 6

can you give me some good tips for back pain pinched nerve?

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Stretch and PT: If you are having back pain and pinched nerve symptoms (pain and tingling into your leg(s)), you will need to try both stretching and may want to seek the services of a physical therapist (pt).  If you also have weakness, you should see a md immediately.  Pt can be very helpful for patient with early (less than 3 months) pinched nerve symptoms. Over 3 months, you may need a neurosurgeon.

Question 7

can you give me advice! severe back pain, can't find relief.?

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Spine Pain Options: This chronic pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease,  etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist and may be candidate for facet injections/radiofrequency ablation and epidural steroid injection.

Question 8

i have back pain at left side when my back cold when it warm it gone?

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Circulation: Adequate circulation is the key for any healing to take place.  In cold situations your muscles and joints are not getting the circulation that they get when its warm, as the cold restricts the blood vessels.  Heat dilates vessels allowing nutrient oxygen rich blood in and allowing the veins to remove the "pain chemicals" which are released around injured or diseased body parts.

Question 9

have sharp back pain from my tailbone to the middle of my back. heavy backpack. r there pain remedies i can do myself vs someone giving me a massage?

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Heavy: Heavy backpack needs to be lightened.  Pain is your body waving a red flag.  OTC analgesics, heat and massage will take the edge off, but will not cure your problem.  Sore back is signal the heavy load is doing damage, which may become permanent.  If lightening the load does not resolve your problem,  see GP for examination.  Don't blow this off.

Question 10

recurring back pain during cold season?

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Muscle spasm likely: A large variety of back issues become more symptomatic during cold weather, regardless of initial cause. Several mechanism may be at work: muscle spasm (both direct & indirect effects), alteration of chemical messengers in the body, effects on central nervous system pain networks. So keep warm, wear several layers of clothing, try topical agents which produce warmth or use heating pads--20 minutes.

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