Question 1

what couls be causing pain in my left lumbar region?

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Several things: There are nine structures i nthe back that can cause pain: the ligaments, muscles, bones, nerves, joints, joint coverings(capsules), disc, disc covers(annulus) and skin. So, what brings on the pain and where it is(middle of back, one side or the other, etc.) helps sort that out. Early on, in the first six months, it is uncommon to need any x-ray or other image study. The best bet is a good exam, .

Question 2

what commonly causes sharp burning pain in left lumbar abdominal region to umbilical region?

Accepted Answer

?stones: Kidney stones can cause those symptoms as can a urinary tract infection. It's important to check with your primary care doctor.

Question 3

i have taken oral and iv clindamycin and iv azithromycin and still have group a strep with lymph nodes in the lumbar region of the left submandibular gland and a cyst in the right maxillary sinus. my white cell count has continued to elevate from 16.0 to

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ID consult: Get to a board certified Infectious Disease expert. These are very serious symptoms and require in depth analysis and studies. Call ASAP!

Question 4

my back has locked on me in the lumbar region. what do i do to unlock it?

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Back pain: Ice/heat, gentle massages, stretches, if these don't help then see Physician.

Question 5

i have a sharp pain on the right side of the lumbar region of my back. it continues down into my rig?

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Go to ER OR URGENT C: I would go to er or urgent care to rule out appendicitis since you do have right sided pain.

Question 6

what do you advise if i'm needing some advice about how to massage a client with a neuro stimulator in their lumbar region.?

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Keep Clear of Device: Just be aware not to massage around the battery site as it can cause the battery to move or pull on the leads in the spine.  Also probably ask your client to turn machine off while getting massage if possible.  Some people can experience an increase in stimulation if leads are pushed closer to spinal cord with massage.  Try and use short strokes for technique around the scar tissue and battery.

Question 7

i was bent over the freezer when i felt and heard something like a rubberband snapping   i've had a fusion in my lumbar region?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a pulled: Muscle, most likely; or scar tissue breaking.
I don't think the fusion would have come apart.
You should take some pain meds, rest the back, apply ice or hot packs, and do gentle exercises to the back. If symptoms are getting worse, then definitely see your doc for further investigations. 
I would think its a pulled muscle, and would be better in a few weeks.
Good luck.

Question 8

is degenerative disk disease on the lumbar region caused by sedentarism or sitting for too long? i am almost 37 years old?

Accepted Answer

: Degenerative disc changes are secondary to wear and tear, and primarily a consequence of our erect posture and the gravitational forces upon the lower back area.  Theoretically, a complete existence in a supine position could curtail such changes, but would find such a cure to be far worse than the disorder.

Question 9

i have a 7 degree curvature of my spine in the lumbar region of my back.   it's considered mild scoliosis but i'm constantly in pain, often severe. y?

Accepted Answer

Curve from pain: People can have a mild scoliosis or curve in their spine caused by the muscle spasms that cause pain. In that situation the spine turns toward the pain, since the muscles involved are shortened. Mild scoliosis in an adult is rarely a cause of pain. You should be looking to another source for its origin.

Question 10

when lying on my back is it possible that i feel something long and firm on right side right lumbar region is this my hepatic flexture(colon) worried?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know,: if you're thin, it could be the bottom edge of your liver and would be nothing to worry about.  Without any other symptoms, I would feel at ease.  You would not be able to feel the hepatic flexure.

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What couls be causing pain in my left lumbar region?

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What commonly causes sharp burning pain in left lumbar abdominal region to umbilical region?

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I have taken oral and iv clindamycin and iv azithromycin and still have group a strep with lymph nodes in the lumbar region of the left submandibular gland and a cyst in the right maxillary sinus. my white cell count has continued to elevate from 16.0 to

A member asked:

My back has locked on me in the lumbar region. what do i do to unlock it?

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I have a sharp pain on the right side of the lumbar region of my back. it continues down into my rig?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i'm needing some advice about how to massage a client with a neuro stimulator in their lumbar region.?

A member asked:

I was bent over the freezer when i felt and heard something like a rubberband snapping i've had a fusion in my lumbar region?

A member asked:

Is degenerative disk disease on the lumbar region caused by sedentarism or sitting for too long? i am almost 37 years old?

A member asked:

I have a 7 degree curvature of my spine in the lumbar region of my back. it's considered mild scoliosis but i'm constantly in pain, often severe. y?

A member asked:

When lying on my back is it possible that i feel something long and firm on right side right lumbar region is this my hepatic flexture(colon) worried?

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