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What could be causing me so much lower back pain!?

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Dr. Kornelis Poelstra answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Low back pain: Low back pain is very frequent, but there are many diagnoses possible. A good evaluation with imaging studies and physical examination is mandatory to get a diagnosis. Most treatments can be yoga, flexibility exercises, and non-narcotic medications. Walking typically helps, unless nerve compression prevents you from doing so. Cold packs alternating with heat helps too!

Answered 4/2/2016

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Low Back Pain: Very common for humans to experience back pain. Acute onset of back pain usually resolves in 4-6 weeks. If pain isn't improved, worsens, radiates into legs, causes tingling and numbness into legs, weakness of legs, associated with numbness in the perianal area, bowel or bladder problem, fever, chill, unexplained weight loss, of pain while lying down regardless of position seek medical evaluation.

Answered 5/11/2014

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Back pain: The back pain can be caused by muscle strain, spinal stenosis, ruptured disc, nerve impingement ... Without additional information, it's difficult to identify the cause of your pain, i recommend you seeking help from a health care provider. You might benefit from a comprehensive evaluation and treatment.

Answered 12/10/2013

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