Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

what causes left lower back stiffness?

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Back stiffness: is often due to musculoskeletal issues. Have you used stretching exercises?

Question 4

what can i use to relieve my lower back stiffness?

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Stretch & ezercise: For most, simple stretching and exercise auffices.  Heat can help as can some over the counter remedies and medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprophen  or naproxen.

Question 5

i'm suffering from lower back stiffness. what can i take?

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Stretch ; exercise: For most, simple stretching and exercise suffices.  Heat can help as can some over the counter remedies and medications like tylenol, (acetaminophen) ibuprophen or Naproxen if no medical contraindications.  Weight control and not smoking play a role as well.  Regular exercise is important.

Question 6

what should i do for major lower back stiffness after biking?

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Rest and NSAIDs: After a long ride, back pain is not an uncommon complaint.  Before a ride, stretch, and take Aleve (naproxen) or motrin.  A program of core strengthening for your lower back may help prevent those post-ride aches and pains. If it continues to bother you, massage will help, but you might consider having it checked out by a trained professional to see if its more serious than just back strain.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: lower back stiffness?

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See below : Low back stiffness implies a loss in the normal range of motion of the lumbar spine.  This loss of motion can be acute, as can happen with a back
Injury that leads to spasm; or it can be chronic as can occur in a patient with osteoarthritis in the lumbar spine.

Question 8

what coudl cause lower back stiffness and pain for over a year?

Accepted Answer

Still: Many causes.

You may need to see a neurologist or neuromuscular specialist.

Question 9

i am experiencing lower back stiffness it's painful when i get up from the chair. what can i do myself?

Accepted Answer

Exercise : Need to be more proactive in terms of a daily exercise program in terms of flexibility and cardio with limiting prolonged sitting which generates 4times your body weight across the discs of the lower back.

Question 10

lower back stiffness due to arthritus, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See an Orthopod to -: Start a pt program to gently stretch and strengthen the back muscles, as weak back muscles do hurt. Take some nsaids to get some pain relief as well. Swimming with back strokes specially will be helpful to strengthen the muscles.
I am sure you'll do well with these measures.
Good luck.

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