Question 1

verylow back painonly when going from sitting to standing. back locks up for a min then i can straighten up.what could this be? no pain with exercise.

Accepted Answer

Lumbar spasm: if the pain is minimal and disappears quickly upon arising, it is most likely lower back ( lumbar ) muscular spasm- if constant you must be examined. Simply daily stretching will help.

Question 2

please tell me what is it called when your back locks up?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many potential causes of  low back pain with muscle spasms.  The most common causes are related to strain or injury to the mucles and/or structures of the lower spine.  See your physician if you have pain greater than 2 weeks.

Question 3

i have constent pain in my back and my neck my back locks up sometimes when i bend down ?

Accepted Answer

Examination: There can be different causes to the symptoms you describe.  There can be mechanical, structural isssues in the spine causing the pain and locking.   There can also be medical (rheumatologic) issues that may also cause such symptoms. The best advice is to ask your doctor if you need to see a spinal specialist for evaluation and recommendations.

Question 4

9yrs i've had a condition in which my back locks up in morning paralyzing. i cant move w/out excruciating pain. i have to crawl up the wall can't stand erect unless i rock it out for 20min. then i'm ok rest of the day. no one knows what this is. help?

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: Am sure there are doctors in Florida who can help you.  Find a rheumatologist, get fully evaluated for the various arthritis problems.  Physical therapy and specific McKenzie back exercises can indeed help.  Transiently, an inexpensive "SI Belt" could ease symptoms.
Make sure that there is no presence of a ruptured disc.

Question 5

for some time now i've had this pain in my left  lower back, right above my left hip, back locks up, can't stand , pressure that's unbearable !?

Accepted Answer

Back spasms/pain: At your age, young, this could be musculoskeletal or your spine. Plain films of your lumbar spine and hips would be a good place to start.

Question 6

i have excruciating lower back pain. it feels like my lower back locks up when i try to move. i can't sit or walk, this has been happening for 2 days now. and happened the day after i did a workout at the gym. please help?

Accepted Answer

MRI: If conservative treatment such as bed rest doesn’t help, if Motrin like NSAIDS doesn’t help; you need and MRI to help find the cause.

Question 7

every time i bend over for too long or if i'm holding something heavy my back locks, even when i try to lie on stomach feels like something from lower back is sinking in. all of this start after i delivered my baby. what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Muscle, joint, soft: This is most likely muscular.   You need an evaluation and depending on the findings - Physical Therapy will follow.

Question 8

my back locks and i lose strength in my legs, so i slowly collapse. we have been able to pull the lower leg but it does'nt always wok. ambulance trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The loss of strength is concerning. Get to er now and get evaluated

Question 9

i have had lower back pain for nearly two years now my gp gave me exercises but they don't work my back locks and the pain is really bad?

Accepted Answer

Ask for: Referral to orthopedic surgeon or physiatrist, especially if pain radiates to leg.

Question 10

what can you do when your back hurts at night?

Accepted Answer

IN MY OPINION,: Nocturnal pain anywhere should be evaluated by your doctor. Please see your physician at your earliest convenience.

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Verylow back painonly when going from sitting to standing. back locks up for a min then i can straighten up.what could this be? no pain with exercise.

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Please tell me what is it called when your back locks up?

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I have constent pain in my back and my neck my back locks up sometimes when i bend down ?

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9yrs i've had a condition in which my back locks up in morning paralyzing. i cant move w/out excruciating pain. i have to crawl up the wall can't stand erect unless i rock it out for 20min. then i'm ok rest of the day. no one knows what this is. help?

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For some time now i've had this pain in my left lower back, right above my left hip, back locks up, can't stand , pressure that's unbearable !?

A member asked:

I have excruciating lower back pain. it feels like my lower back locks up when i try to move. i can't sit or walk, this has been happening for 2 days now. and happened the day after i did a workout at the gym. please help?

A member asked:

Every time i bend over for too long or if i'm holding something heavy my back locks, even when i try to lie on stomach feels like something from lower back is sinking in. all of this start after i delivered my baby. what is causing this?

A member asked:

My back locks and i lose strength in my legs, so i slowly collapse. we have been able to pull the lower leg but it does'nt always wok. ambulance trip?

A member asked:

I have had lower back pain for nearly two years now my gp gave me exercises but they don't work my back locks and the pain is really bad?

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What can you do when your back hurts at night?

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