Having lower back pain, mostly in the morning. hurts to straighten back or bend forward.. bowels are small & soft. feeling slightly bound up.

IBS: Sounds like IBS, perhaps with constipation-predominant symptoms. Would recommend a hi fiber diet, with a psyllium supplement (like Konsyl or similar) and perhaps a probiotic like Activia yogurt or Schiff Digestive Advantage. Stress management, getting enough sleep and a daily exercise program are also important. If there is no improvement, further testing would be needed.