Question 1

can exercise usually help low back pain?

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Yes: Several large studies have shown that weight control and exercise are just as effective as surgery for long-term lower back pain control.

Question 2

45-year old male. low back pain for a few years, although seldom have pain. what kind of exercise is allowed, and what kind of bed, firm or soft?

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Back pain hygiene: There are a lot of advice, but the main things are: keep your back muscles strong by doing back exercises everyday, twice daily if you can, with stretching and warm ups in between.  Other exercises to strengthen your core is also important (like plank and certain Yoga poses).  Use your legs to lift things, not your back.  And sleep on a firm(er) mattress.

Question 3

severe low back pain for 2+ yrs...its getting so bad that i can't work thru pain to exercise. pain now going to hips. worst in am but all day is there?

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Constant severe LBP: For constant severe chronic low back pain you should start by seeing your regular dr. First. Your dr. Will obtain a medical history from you, perform a regular checkup and examine your back, possibly order labs, and send your for an xray & likely mri. Once your dr. Has an idea as to what may be causing your back, targeted treatment & appropriate referrals can be made.

Question 4

i am experiencing  low back pain and dizziness (better by: with fluids) (worsened by: changing head position, after exercise, hot weather, sitting ...) when i have been laid down for a minute or two then stand i feel like i'm spinning yet i'm still.

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Dizziness: Keep hydrated and see a neurologist first to be sure it is not serious: could be dehydrations, diet related, MS, POTS. Consult with us for further help.

Question 5

testicle pain, varicocele, low back pain, masturbation, porn, fatigue, sleepy, no exercise, poor bloodflow, memory loss, no focus, fatty thighs, lovehandles, tired

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See holistic doc : That's a lot of problems! the testicle pain may be from the varicocele. Back pain could be from stress, herniated disc, low vit d etc. There are many causes of fatigue- nutrient deficiencies, depression, food allergies, toxins, infections etc. Low thyroid could explain many of your symptoms. See a holistic doc to help sort all this out. Exercise, take a good mulitivit, avoid gmo foods, eat vegies.

Question 6

i am almost 2 years post op 2 level lumbar fusion. low back pain has improved but still having issues with back muscle tightness/muscle fatigue. exercise regularly, weights, walking, yoga. advice?

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Stretch: Before exercising.  This is really important as it will help increase your strength as well as decrease injury.  Get a loved one to give you a massage or get a professional one on a regular basis.

Question 7

how is low back pain diagnosed?

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See below: The first steps are a good history of the back pain, where and when it occurs, how did it start. Questions about family history of a back pain. Then physical examination, then possibly imaging such as xray , ct or mri. After that the doctor will suggest the most likely reason for the back pain and suggest a specific treatment or treatments.

Question 8

low back pain medical diagnosis?

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None: Low back pain is a non-specific condition and is no more of a medical diagnosis than "knee pain" or "ankle pain." a reputable spine physician will perform an appropriate history, physical examination, and possibly imaging studies to identify the underlying cause of the pain. Once identified, an adequate diagnosis can be given.

Question 9

i am experiencing  low back pain.

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: Please find  out the cause of the pain but seeing your doctor.  After that consider searching the work of John Sarno, MD, who uses a mind body approach to helping pain.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

how to cure low back pain quickly?

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You probably cannot : Snap your fingers and get it to resolve, it may take a couple of days. But there are good treatment options. If you have no contraindication, you can take some anti-inflammatory medication (which will be most effective if you take a prescription strength dose for a couple of days) you have to see your doctor to start you on this. Pt, keeping healthy weight, ceasing tobacco use if they apply.

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45-year old male. low back pain for a few years, although seldom have pain. what kind of exercise is allowed, and what kind of bed, firm or soft?

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Severe low back pain for 2+ yrs...its getting so bad that i can't work thru pain to exercise. pain now going to hips. worst in am but all day is there?

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I am experiencing low back pain and dizziness (better by: with fluids) (worsened by: changing head position, after exercise, hot weather, sitting ...) when i have been laid down for a minute or two then stand i feel like i'm spinning yet i'm still.

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Testicle pain, varicocele, low back pain, masturbation, porn, fatigue, sleepy, no exercise, poor bloodflow, memory loss, no focus, fatty thighs, lovehandles, tired

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I am almost 2 years post op 2 level lumbar fusion. low back pain has improved but still having issues with back muscle tightness/muscle fatigue. exercise regularly, weights, walking, yoga. advice?

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How is low back pain diagnosed?

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Low back pain medical diagnosis?

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How to cure low back pain quickly?

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