Question 1

what are some causes of lower back pain in the morning lower?

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Back pain: Most common cause is muscle strain (pulled muscles).  There are several other spine related causes such as disc herniation and arthritis.  Non spine causes include kidney infection/stones, gallbladder stones, pancreas inflammation, ulcers , etc.

Morning back pain with stiffness is usually related to arthritis....Disc degeneration.

Question 2

had an x-ray due to lower back pain in the morning when i wake up. result is "mild levoscoliosis likely positional". what does it mean? thank you.

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You were leaning: This  terminology is fancy wording for an observed lean on x-ray usually in the direction of the pain.It self corrects after the issue resolves.

Question 3

lower back pain sometimes in d morning?

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Wear and tear: It is common to wake up with some back discomfort that improves with activity.   Normal wear and tear (also called arthritis) can cause stiffness when in 1 place for a long time. The discs in the spine also retain fluid at night which can cause some discomfort. Treatment depends on your exam. Anti- inflammatory and pt helpful. See a physiatrist.

Question 4

what causes lower back pain getting out of bed in the morning?

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Let me try: Back pain in am most likely happened with the people how has degenerative arthritis (morning stiffness).

Question 5

what do you suggest to relieve the lower back pain that i woke up with this morning?

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NSAIDS/ice/heat: Anti-inflammatory medications (if no contra-indication for them), cold packs and hot compress 20 minutes on, and about an hour off prior to re-applying. Avoid any heavy lifting, and avoid repetitive bending/squatting/twisting by waist. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Question 6

last night i started the master cleanse and this morning i woke up with excruciating lower back pain on my left side. is that normal?

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No: I have never heard of the master cleanse causing that. I would go to a doctor and make sure you don't have a kidney infection or stone.

Question 7

i was pain-free when i went to bed but had lower back pain this morning. same mattress...possible cause? do not recall any injury yesterday.

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"Sleep wrong": Assuming you have only back pain, done nothing physically unusual in the preceding few days, and are not menstruating/ovulating, then most likely your sleep position strained your back or compressed the facet joints in the back of your spine. Either way, such pain should be short-lived. If it isn't, something else is wrong.

Question 8

woke up this morning with lower back pain. this happened before, about 4 months ago. what can the problem be?  i have gained a lot of weight ...

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Many things...: Excess weight frequently contributes to musculoskeletal pain - sore backs, sore knees, etc. You may have strained it lifting something, using poor technique. There are other medical conditions that might explain back pain: menstrual cramps, urinary tract infections, endometriosis, etc. Alternating heat and ice can be a good first-line treatment. It's great you recognize now the impact of weight!

Question 9

i have lower back pain on either side since a week. pain is a more when i get up in the morning. and then it lows as i get to routine work daily.

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Low Back Pain: Very common for humans to experience back pain.  Acute onset of back pain usually resolves in 4-6 weeks.  If pain isn't improved, worsens, radiates into legs, causes tingling and numbness into legs, weakness of legs, associated with numbness in the perianal area, bowel or bladder problem, fever, chill, unexplained weight loss, of pain while lying down regardless of position seek medical evaluation.

Question 10

i'm 39yrs old, i used to jogg every morning for about 4yrs, i have lower back pain for 3 w.but i'm still jog, take ibufro ones and get better, can i cont

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Back pain: Jogging is not a problem unless the back pain is worsened by it, may need to see a doctor to find out the cause of this pain.

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Had an x-ray due to lower back pain in the morning when i wake up. result is "mild levoscoliosis likely positional". what does it mean? thank you.

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Lower back pain sometimes in d morning?

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What causes lower back pain getting out of bed in the morning?

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What do you suggest to relieve the lower back pain that i woke up with this morning?

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Last night i started the master cleanse and this morning i woke up with excruciating lower back pain on my left side. is that normal?

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I was pain-free when i went to bed but had lower back pain this morning. same mattress...possible cause? do not recall any injury yesterday.

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Woke up this morning with lower back pain. this happened before, about 4 months ago. what can the problem be? i have gained a lot of weight ...

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I have lower back pain on either side since a week. pain is a more when i get up in the morning. and then it lows as i get to routine work daily.

A member asked:

I'm 39yrs old, i used to jogg every morning for about 4yrs, i have lower back pain for 3 w.but i'm still jog, take ibufro ones and get better, can i cont

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