what causes my lower back to feel like it's on fire?

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I have pains in the middle an lower portion of my back.When I bend over n stand I get very dizzy..What can cause this?Sometimes my back feels like it's on fire

Answer 1

Muscle spasm: Likely have muscle spasms in your back from bending or twisting. Your primary care doctor may prescribe muscle relaxers and physical therapy. Lumbar steroid injections may be needed if pain persists.

Answer 2

Tight low back: It is most likely that you have tight muscles in your lower back and perhaps tight hamstring muscles as well. Often, physical therapy can be helpful.

Answer 3

Is there pain: The low back has a few structures that can create a snapping sound. Assuming you do not have any history of trauma or arthritis it can be a ligament called the iliolumbar ligament that can snap over your bones. Also, if your joints are hypermobile, meaning you have more flexibility than mos, the snapping feeling/sound could be coming from your joints. If there is pain see medical attention.

Answer 4

Question?: This appears more of a statement; as a suggestion i find that inflammation causes the stiffness so anything you can do to reduce inflammation will reduce the stiffness. I suggest: increase filtered water intake to 8 glasses per day, stop all soda, sugar, alcohol & coffee intake; back stretching and strenghenting exercise; rebounding. Herbal anti-inflammatories (cat's claw) 3 caps 3x/day.

Answer 5

Low back pain: Consider stretching your hams to help this. You may also have ls sprain, strain, or arthritis.

Answer 6

Lipoma possibly: That area is common for lipomas- completely benign fatty tumors just under the skin. Unless they become painful/enlarged (which might indicate an infection and would need medical treatment)- they do not require any intervention and may go away either fir no reason or dye to weight loss.

Answer 7

Sounds like contact: or irritant dermatitis, but need to see derm to confirm. the differential is quite large so there are many other things it could be

Answer 8

Do what helps: Traditional wisdom is ice for first 24 hours to limit inflammation then heat after to reduce spasm and stiffness. While this approach works well for some injuries (like a sprained ankle) i don't find patients usually get much relief from the ice portion (likely less inflammation and more muscle spasm). Heat helps most people but in the end, do whatever works for you.

Answer 9

Ice.: Ice can only help in terms of pain reduction and swelling reduction. It also numbs the skin nerves, so you feel better sooner.

Answer 10

Depends: There are many potential causes of lumbago or low back pain. The most common causes are related to strain or injury to the mucles and/or structures of the lower spine. While a "cure" often depends on the actual cause, prevention can be obtained by maintaining a healthy weight, good flexibility, and a strong core. See your physician if you have pain greater than 2 weeks.

Answer 11

Good question: Low back pain treatment varies depending on the cause. Most low back pain can be taken care of with ice, stretching and over the counter Ibuprofen (motrin). Back pain can be caused by kidney problems, bowel issues or even gynecological issues. These cause of low back pain won't be "cured" until the primary cause is addressed.

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