Question 1

what causes sudden back pain?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ...  
It's difficult to discuss your pain with limited information. 
If your pain is persistent,  you should seek  medical care.  You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

Question 2

could you tell me what are some leads to of sudden back pain?

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Many things: Sudden back pain can be caused by many different things, depending on the location of your pain, any associated symptoms, and the severity.  Herniated intervertebral discs, muscle spasm, or kidney stones are some possibilities.  You should be evaluated by a physician for sudden severe back pain.

Question 3

i always have sudden back pain. and i observed that it looks like i have lordosis. its very uncomfortable to move then the feeling will go away. please help me?

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Doctor can examine: If in lower back, some causes of pain there include:  back muscle strain, back ligament sprain, fractured vertebra (spondylolysis), slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis), malformed vertebra, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, urine infection, kidney problem; tumor in the spine, kidney, or elsewhere, etc...  With such a big list of possibilities, one's doctor needs to evaluate.

Question 4

i have sudden back pain and have not lifted any heavy items nor have i had any accidents. the pain was evident two mornings ago and still provides great discomfort. iv tried lower back stretches with no resolve. what should i do?

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: For starters, apply heat to the area and take Ibuprofen. If no relief after a week, follow up. Would need more information to completely evaluate but most likely this is benign and self limited.

Question 5

woke up with sudden back pain only hurts when i move a certain way, hurts when i breathe but it isn't a sharp pain it gets worse the harder you breath?

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Sudden pain: Sudden pain in the back at rest can be various things. Kidney stone would be tops. I do not know if this is right or left, but on right gallpladder, pnacrease. some type or lung problem.

Question 6

sudden upper back pain since july. 
the pain is severe. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: can be caused by nerve being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc. It can cause muscle spasm, back pain and burning pain. This condition must be professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 7

what can cause sudden lower back pain?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Lower back pain is very multi-factorial.  It can be caused by muscle spasms, muscle/ligament tears, disc disease (bulging or herniation), and facet (joint) inflammation.  The cause of these problems can include weight gain, trauma (induced by accident, lifting, too much exercise, etc), or poor core strength.  As your doctor more about your specific case.

Question 8

got sudden lower back pain (more on left side). hurts more in bending and trying to sit without back support.

Accepted Answer

First  thought muscl: This could be a muscle  pull. It sounds more  mechanical rather than internal. You can discuss this with your  physician. If the back hurts you might try ice or  cold packs for the first  36 hours  and then heat after  that.

Question 9

when i bend over while standing up, i have sudden/sharp back pain in my spine between the lower end of my shoulder blades. possibilities?

Accepted Answer

Low back pain: Most likely causes are sprain and strain. Given your age, costochondritis is also a possibility.Less likely are herniated discs, since you don't describe a referred or neurogenic type of problem.

Question 10

what causes sudden lower back pain?  feels like my back is about to break in half.  dull pain almost unbearable.

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Low Back Pain: Most people with sometime in their life have sudden debilitating back pain.  This can be from muscle strain, disc herniation, or even be unexplained.
These symptoms usually improve over time with rest, plenty of water, and occasional NSAID pain medications.  If you are gradually improving with rest, you will probably get better on your own.  
If you do not improving you may want to see your doctor.

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Could you tell me what are some leads to of sudden back pain?

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I always have sudden back pain. and i observed that it looks like i have lordosis. its very uncomfortable to move then the feeling will go away. please help me?

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I have sudden back pain and have not lifted any heavy items nor have i had any accidents. the pain was evident two mornings ago and still provides great discomfort. iv tried lower back stretches with no resolve. what should i do?

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Woke up with sudden back pain only hurts when i move a certain way, hurts when i breathe but it isn't a sharp pain it gets worse the harder you breath?

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Sudden upper back pain since july. the pain is severe. what is it?

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What can cause sudden lower back pain?

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Got sudden lower back pain (more on left side). hurts more in bending and trying to sit without back support.

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When i bend over while standing up, i have sudden/sharp back pain in my spine between the lower end of my shoulder blades. possibilities?

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What causes sudden lower back pain? feels like my back is about to break in half. dull pain almost unbearable.

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