Question 1

my lower back hurts really bad after laying in bed all day and sleeping (havent felt well). is this normal? should i just go for a walk?

Accepted Answer

Muscle atrophy: Laying in bed, sleeping raises questions about general health. Often prolonged immobility can tighten muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout - Often the legs, ankles, and feet that haven't been moved about are susceptible to sprains, strains, and even tears. Consider consulting your primary care doc about your overall health, and get clearance before getting out walking. See your doc-

Question 2

i have been having extreme lower back pain. can't sleep. hurts to move and breathe?

Accepted Answer

This could be: something serious, if the pain is this severe and it radiates down one leg.  Get to your doctor immediately.    It could be a number of things, some of them serious.

Question 3

hurt a muscle after car accdt in lower back. hurts to touch gently. tried heat/ice/prof massage. still can't sit/stand/sleep/walk right. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See othopedist: Be sure to get examined by an orthopedist. Even if the accident was your fault, you may get some insurance coverage for the accident.  Left untreated, you may end up with a permanent disability .

Question 4

what can i do to sleep on my back or side when i have lower back problems and anxiety.  i have been sleeping on my belly on my bed because my lower back hurts so bad.?

Accepted Answer

Change positions: Try sleeping on your back with your knees bent and a roll under your knees and between your knees. If you roll onto your side be certain to keep that roll between your knee s and your knees still bent. If you have no contra indications you could try an Aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen prior to bed and again when you awaken. Are you stretching and watching how you lift. Not pushing or pulling or twisting? See dr.

Question 5

good day doctors i've got lower back pain on the right side of my back just below the rib cage. when i move it hurts i am sleeping on left side cant sleep on another this started at about 12 in the afternoon and now the pain is pesiting i also have m?

Accepted Answer

Doctor should check: The more common causes of lower back pain include:  back muscle strain, back ligament sprain, fractured vertebra (spondylolysis), slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis), herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, urine infection, kidney infection or stone; tumor in the spine, kidney, or elsewhere;  fibromyalgia, etc...  With such a long list of possibilities, one's doctor can examine.

Question 6

when sleeping on my stomach my ribs begin to hurt and i get extreme lower back pain that makes my stomach sick. any idea why?

Accepted Answer

Your weight?: If you have difficulty sleeping on your stomach, making it difficult for you to breath, straightening of your lower back causing discomfort, laxed lower esophageal sphincter tone, with a little reflux. I would recommend avoiding chocolate which relaxes cardiac sphincter-valve between stomach and esophagus and allows reflux) and sleeping on your back.

Question 7

what could cause lower back pain when sleeping? when i get up ok., i have no pain when seated, but when i get up, my right buttock hurts when i first put weight on that leg, then eases up after a few steps. no pain down the leg. only right hip?

Accepted Answer

: The hip pain is due to the muscular tightness with prolonged sitting. There is nothing wrong with the hip joint or nerve. You need to avoid prolonged sitting and you should exercise your hip muscles more. The back pain with sleeping is also from the paraspinal muscles, use a firm mattress and exercise your back will alleviate the symptom.

Question 8

how can you sleep while experiencing lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Take an anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen before sleep. A heating pad is also very effective. Try  a light massage of the area before lying down to sleep to loosen the muscles. Topical patches such as icyhot and creams such as bengay are also helpful.

Question 9

how firm should my sleep number bed be for lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Up to you: Whatever number makes you feel most comfortable.

Question 10

is there any real benefit to having a mattress, like a sleep number bed, for people with severe lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Go for comfort: With low back pain, it is all about what feels good to your back. Some people want soft, others want firm. Some want inner-springs, other want water beds. If the sleep number bed works for you and your back feels better sleeping on it, then go for it.

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My lower back hurts really bad after laying in bed all day and sleeping (havent felt well). is this normal? should i just go for a walk?

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I have been having extreme lower back pain. can't sleep. hurts to move and breathe?

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Hurt a muscle after car accdt in lower back. hurts to touch gently. tried heat/ice/prof massage. still can't sit/stand/sleep/walk right. what do i do?

A member asked:

What can i do to sleep on my back or side when i have lower back problems and anxiety. i have been sleeping on my belly on my bed because my lower back hurts so bad.?

A member asked:

Good day doctors i've got lower back pain on the right side of my back just below the rib cage. when i move it hurts i am sleeping on left side cant sleep on another this started at about 12 in the afternoon and now the pain is pesiting i also have m?

A member asked:

When sleeping on my stomach my ribs begin to hurt and i get extreme lower back pain that makes my stomach sick. any idea why?

A member asked:

What could cause lower back pain when sleeping? when i get up ok., i have no pain when seated, but when i get up, my right buttock hurts when i first put weight on that leg, then eases up after a few steps. no pain down the leg. only right hip?

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How can you sleep while experiencing lower back pain?

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How firm should my sleep number bed be for lower back pain?

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Is there any real benefit to having a mattress, like a sleep number bed, for people with severe lower back pain?

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