Question 1

could driving a stick shift aggravate my lower back injury?

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Yes: It could but so could the act of driving as sitting creates a  force of  4 x  your body weight across the back and if in a vehicle, that creates  a vibration of 5 hertz, which is the same frequency that a  human spine will vibrate at placing a harmonic frequency stress on a 4x loaded back.  That is why you feel stiff after a long car ride with no breaks, without a lower back injury.

Question 2

do i have ra. i have a high ra reading, thumbnail ridges, groin pain when driving which goes soon after standing, lower back pain and high bp, ta?

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Rheumatism: You are describing SI joint pain and some signs of systemic disease. SI joint is frequent in RA but the hands are the most diagnostic. Multiple joints affected is the hallmark of RA.  Still, there are many other forms of systemic arthritis.  I would be suspicious but the diagnosis would be incomplete.  Give it a few months to check progression.  Meanwhile, intelligent exercise is the key.

Question 3

i have recurring lower back pain that i experience while driving/flying over periods of 30 minutes that leads me in pain for days. i use lumbar support and i sit quite upright. my doctor advised me to just pre-medicate with tylenol. thoughts?

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So the pain: is associated with prolonged sitting. A major cause would be degenerative disc disease, even in a person as young as yourself. Good posture, such as you are doing, is helpful, as is conditioning by exercise or walking. Taking OTC pain-killers prior to sitting is fine: you may find non-steroidal anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen/naproxen more effective than acetaminophen/Tylenol. Good wishes:)

Question 4

how do i deal with low back pain while driving?

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No long driving: Ensure you are able to stretch, and don't assume the same position for a prolonged amount of time. Don't drive greater than 1-2 hours in a row without a stretch break.

Question 5

do all low back disk problems require surgery?  this is  driving me crazy the sensation in my leg is unreal it is burning and cold mostly in my knee?

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Back pain and MRI: Not all require surgery. However if the symptoms of pain in legs and burning are due to problems in your back, your orthopedic doctor or primary care doctor can order an MRI to look for conditions that can be treated with surgery . Do not rush to surgery until you have been fully evaluated and you have tried and failed non surgical treatments.

Question 6

can't wake up from bed without feeling severe pain in lower back?

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Physical exam needed: Seek HealthCare Provider evaluation/physical exam which may include radiographic imaging and blood work to begin work up for your low back pain and treatment.

Question 7

lower back feels swollen but doesn't look swollen have a bit pain?

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: Regular exercise will help. Raising core body temperature through exercise makes the muscles strong and flexible. Any exercise will do as long as it induces sweating. It may take 3 months or more for you see the full effect.
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Question 8

what are some effective ab exercises that don't hurt your lower back?

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Plank ab exercises: Typically, ab exercises require you to contract your abdominal region, causing flexion of your lower back.  To avoid this, try plank abdominal exercises.  The image shows the basic starting position, then variations are added by lifting your arms or legs individually to increase the intensity.

Question 9

since my epidural 5 years ago, my lower back goes out once in a while. i can't get out of bed or bend?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Very unlikely this is related to the epidural. Maybe related to the conditions of your body at the time you needed the epidural.   Was it given for delivery? This intermittent pain sounds musculoskeletal which the epidural would not have affected.  I hope this helps you.  Dr. C

Question 10

my lower back has been hurting so bad for 3 days now i can't bend or twist but i know i didn't twist it ?

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Back strain: I sounds as if you have strained your back.  This can sometimes occurred even with normal activities. The key to reducing pain is to remain active as possible while avoiding activities which can worsen pain.  If the pain persists you may need a muscle relaxer.  If you have any fever, urine or stool incontinence, numbness in the legs or rectal/genital area you must be evaluated immediately.

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I have recurring lower back pain that i experience while driving/flying over periods of 30 minutes that leads me in pain for days. i use lumbar support and i sit quite upright. my doctor advised me to just pre-medicate with tylenol. thoughts?

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How do i deal with low back pain while driving?

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Do all low back disk problems require surgery? this is driving me crazy the sensation in my leg is unreal it is burning and cold mostly in my knee?

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Lower back feels swollen but doesn't look swollen have a bit pain?

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What are some effective ab exercises that don't hurt your lower back?

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Since my epidural 5 years ago, my lower back goes out once in a while. i can't get out of bed or bend?

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My lower back has been hurting so bad for 3 days now i can't bend or twist but i know i didn't twist it ?

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