I have been having moderate back pain for the last seven days. the pain is making it hard for me to sit down, bend and pick up objects. today i can feel two swollen lumps on either side of my lower back that feel about golf ball size. what should i do?

Back : Back pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including the muscle, disc pain, or irritation to the nerve roots. Kidney infections can cause back pain as well. Advil or tylenol (acetaminophen) and rest usually helps muscle pain. If a patient had swelling as you describe, with a golf ball sized lump, then they should consult their physician for a physical examination.

Back pain: The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... If your pain is not improved, you should seek help from a pain management doctor. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

Pain: Most low back pain acute flare-ups can laat up to two weeks. Those lumps may be normal fat pads located by the left and right iliac regions of the pelvis. If the pain does not resolve, please seek out a doctor to examine you and give treatment options.