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I have severe lower back pain. i am only a teen and i am active not lazy. it hurts when i sit or stand for a long time. it feels like my tailbone.

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Nonspecific: Your complaint is fairly nonspecific and a number of conditions could be the cause, such as early degenerative disc, herniated disc, pinched nerve, facet mediated pain, coccydynia, intra-pelvic pathology, etc. A medical evaluation would certainly be advised if pain has been persistent and/or severe.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Back pain in young: Young patients rarely need further evaluation for back pain as it is usually self-limiting. For mild symptoms, muscle pains are most common. Consider also disc herniation which may cause pain without sciatica. Stress fracture (spondylolysis) occurs in 5% of the population without any symptoms. If symptoms persist, then see your doc for a more specific evaluation.

Answered 6/23/2015

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