Question 1

what can i do about low back pain and stiffness during and after bending over?

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Usually a few things: Most cases are treated with life style modification including weight control, exercise, smoking cessation and correct body mechanics with occasional suggestions that can include simple back support & use of medication when indicated ranging from over the counter varieties to prescription ones.  Sometimes a course of physical therapy  may be a used to learn proper mechanics &exercise routines.

Question 2

what could cause severe low back pain and stiffness in mornings. it also remains aching(less severe) throughout the rest of the day.started months ago?

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Arthritis?:  Low back pain, after the age of 40 is not at all uncommon. The most common cause, is lumbar spondylosis, also known as, simply, arthritis. This is especially true common in people who've done manual labor most of their lives. Sometimes, I disc herniation, can confirm stability which can cause low back pain.

Question 3

i am experiencing  ankle stiffness, ankle pain, hot flashes, low back pain, pain shooting down the leg, sciatica and severe back pain. the followin...

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Get examined: This site is for specific problems or questions. Close your computer and get examined and tested.

Question 4

stiffness upon standing on right side pain in lower back ?

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Back Pain: This is either an inflammatory joint or muscle spasm. It is usually made worse with prolonged postures and eases up with activity. I would recommend you see your physician to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 5

i have a pain in my lower back for 3 weeks, no injuries, it comes and goes with little constant stiffness. what could be the problem?

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See a doctor: Back pain is an incredibly frequent complaint which requires detailed exam to try to diagnose. It may be inflammatory, musculoskeletal, spinal or referred pain from other sites, among other possibilities. See your pcp and hope your are better soon.

Question 6

every time i lie down, i have pain in my lower back until i am completely straight. soon after i feel a constant stiffness in my back what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Try streching,: Get xray make sure no pathology. Consider message therapy. Yoga would help as well.

Question 7

i've been pretty much inactive. out in medical leave. gained some weight. noticed during walking around in neighborhood. some stiffness in lower back. decided yesterday to join gym. as to try and avoid the stiffness. did a very, very light setting on trea

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LOW BACK MUSCLE PAIN: Is very common. Reading your history, not surprising. The low back muscles are commonly ignored when we work out, and over time poorly used. They have been probably extra strained trying to balance your excess weight.
Overworked, poorly trained muscles will in time cause you stiffness and pain.

Question 8

i have lower back stiffness ?

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Back "stiffness": Please find out the cause for your back symptoms by seeing your doctor.  He/she may prescribe physical therapy or perhaps ok you for yoga, seeing a trainer at a gym, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

what are causes of lower back stiffness?

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Lower back: Possibilities are stiffness from poor posture or uncomfortable mattress, arthritis depending on age, restless sleep, and occationally from inactivity during the day.

Question 10

what can cause lower back stiffness?

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Many Things: Back injury
    back trauma
    twisting the back
    back muscle injury
    spinal disc disorder
    ligament injury
    too soft mattress
    too hard mattress.

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I have a pain in my lower back for 3 weeks, no injuries, it comes and goes with little constant stiffness. what could be the problem?

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Every time i lie down, i have pain in my lower back until i am completely straight. soon after i feel a constant stiffness in my back what should i do?

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I've been pretty much inactive. out in medical leave. gained some weight. noticed during walking around in neighborhood. some stiffness in lower back. decided yesterday to join gym. as to try and avoid the stiffness. did a very, very light setting on trea

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