Question 1

please explain why does my lower back hurt/ache when i lay down?

Accepted Answer

Spine Pain Options: This pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease,  etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist and may be candidate for facet injections/radiofrequency ablation and epidural steroid injection.

Question 2

low back pain hurts to just lay down and bend over or just to do about anything. constant throbbing pain and had little spasmims in lower back at firs?

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Treatment Options: Unless there is a reason you can not take them, standard over the counter analgesics include anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen or naproxen. They work best if taken on a regular schedule for the length of the short tem pain (a couple of days) versus sporadically.Tylenol (acetaminophen) can also be taken during this time as well. Otherwise this should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider.

Question 3

please explain why does my lower back hurt when i jog?

Accepted Answer

Spine Pain Options: This chronic pain in the distribution as you suggested is the result of an irritated nerve or facet joints or other injury typically in the lumbar spine (low back) which are caused by herniated disks, spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease,  etc requiring further evaluation by a spine specialist and may be candidate for facet injections/radiofrequency ablation and epidural steroid injection.

Question 4

why does my lower back hurt when i lay on flat hard surfaces?

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Hmmm: Perhaps because they are hard and flat? If you happen to lack 'personal padding' (= are skinny), then the pressure of your body on a few contact points where it impacts the hard surfaces can cause pain. Softer surfaces allow the pressure to be spread over wider area and tend to not cause pain. Use a cushion/pad/something to prevent pain.

Question 5

lower back hurt when i have to deficate?

Accepted Answer

Could be serious: Could be serious. Have primary physician evaluate to assure not related to bowel or disk disease or something more serious.

Question 6

why does my lower back hurt when i drink soda

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Not sure, but soda is terrible for you and is at least partially responsible for the obesity epidemic in this country (and that includes diet soda too).

Question 7

why does my lower back hurt when i drink alcahol?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilites: Your body objects to processing alcohol.  Pain is meant to tell us something is amiss.  This could be expressed as referred pain from your stomach, liver and/or kidneys.  Worth a visit to your doc to get lab work (liver function), physical exam and discuss any other symptoms going on.  More diagnostic info is needed to be able to comment in any more detail.

Question 8

my lower back hurt when i workout or walk i wanna know why and thanks?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Back pain may be due to: trauma (fracture, sprains, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout), structural or biomechanical abnormality, blood clot, or nerve damage (neuropathy).  A thorough history and physical exam by a professional and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams may help to determine the right cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 9

does lower back hurt in the beginning of first trimester?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Could be pregnancy. Or it could be a urinary  infection  it's best to get checked out by your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 10

why does my lower back hurt when im on my period ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Women may experience different symptoms during menses. it varies and may include bloating, breast tenderness, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, back pain, etc.  Some women may experience almost no symptoms while others literally cannot function. See your doctor if common over the counter medication such as ibuprofen , acetaminophen; and warm pads to your back doesn't help.

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Please explain why does my lower back hurt when i jog?

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Lower back hurt when i have to deficate?

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Why does my lower back hurt when i drink soda

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