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Lower back pain. its dull/ sharp when i lay down, and move in certain positions laying down/sitting. i do not feel any pain when im up and moving? maybe slight but not noticeable. is this muscle or bone related? 2/3 weeks pain. doc? chiropractor?

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Dr. John Berryman
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
This inconstant pain, depending on "moving in certain positions " may come from injury or fracture of the coccyx, which is essentially not treatable except with pain medications. This can also arise from a herniated vertebral disc. See an orthopedic physician for appropriate imaging studies and treatment if possible.
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An osteopathic physician (DO) who practices manual medicine may be very helpful. This is also known as OMM or Neuromuscular medicine. Find one at the AAO, Cranial Academy or JamesJealous.com.
Nov 12, 2021
Dr. Bac Nguyen
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Since no mention of trauma/fall, your pain is likely muscular in origin--spasm--which is often more bothersome with inactivity--such as lying/sitting still for a little while. when you are up/moving about, the blood (food/oxygen) can get inside the muscles and thus can reduce the spasm/pain. Bone or disc troubles often cause more pain with activities. Stretching, warm massages should help.
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