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Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain (Overview)
Low back pain is pain that occurs in the back above the buttock area and below the ribs. Low back pain can be sharp, dull, intermittent or constant. Pain can be at rest or associated with activity. Back pain can also be accompanied with pain that shoots or radiates down into the lower extremities or legs which is frequently referred to as sciatica.
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Low back pain?
Low Back Pain: Most LBP is not serious and goes away with time, physio, and simple analgesia. Warning signs include numbness, weakness, urinary or defecating problems, or fever. If you are older or have a cancer that is concerning also. There could be abdominal causes or kidney problems also. If any concerns or symptoms persist you should see your doctor. ...Read more
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Low Back Pain (Overview)
Low back pain is pain that occurs in the back above the buttock area and below the ribs. Low back pain can be sharp, dull, intermittent or constant. Pain can be at rest or associated with activity. Back pain can also be accompanied with pain that shoots or radiates down into the lower extremities or legs which is frequently referred to as sciatica.
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What causes low back pain on left side?
Back pain.: Back pain that is one sided can be cause by muscle pain, ligament pain, disc pain or nerve pain. You need eval by your pcp and possible referral to a specialist. ...Read more
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Low back pain and abdominal pain, cramps. What up?
Bladder/pelvic cong.: Urin.Bladder infection, pelvic inflmmatory disease in females, stones in the ureters, chronic constipation, lumbar radiculopathy endometriosis in femlaes, proatate infection in males , diverticulitis - an inflammatory condition from weakened walls of intestine leading to outpochings called diverticula, adhesions from previous surgical scars, cancers from pelvic organs, and abdominal organs. ...Read more
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Low back pain (Tip)
Ask your doctor if they have a favorite physical therapist that they use to treat back pain. ...See more
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Why chronic low back pain?
What's low back pain: Unfortunately that is way too vague a question. There are probably several hundred causes of low back pain. Important questions include is it only back pain, does it go down the legs, and when does it occur. ...Read more
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What dose it mean when you get low back pain and shooting pains in your bottom at 40 weeks and six days?
Back labor: Call your doctor and let them know. ...Read more
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Do low back disc pains cause abdominal pain?
Sometimes, but...: Occasionally disks in the mid back (thoracic) can irritate nerves that can cause pain in the belly area (skin level). It may be accompanied by numbness or tingling. If you have deep belly (abdominal) pain, it is more likely caused by something other than the disks. Consult your pcp, especially if you have other problems like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, fever. ...Read more
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I am experiencing back pain (side: lower) and low back pain.
Exam: requires an examination to make a diagnosis and prescribe medication. ...Read more
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What causes painful joints (fingers, elbows, knees) & low back pain?
Most commonly PsA!: Psoriatic arthritis would be most likely! but with so many., it is likely inflammatory. See a rheumatologist! ...Read more
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Could low back and groin pain be sciatica?
General term: Sciatica has become a generalized term implying a nerve problem involving the leg. Low back pain associated with groin pain can indeed be due to nerves in the lumbo-sacral region, so best to be checked out by your doctor for potential issues. ...Read more
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Low back pain after c-section
Pbp: Posture posture posture. Need to work on strengthening the lower back muscle. See pt to help with a good program. ...Read more
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Severe low back pain low pelvic pain leg pain a week before period?
Get gyn check: Severe pain warrants an prompt evaluation. Sounds like ovarian cyst or pelvic infection if it's only this cycle. ...Read more
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What causes pain in right flanks and low back pain?
Many: A kidney stone or a kidney infection can cause low back pain and flank pain. It largely depends on the other symptoms you're having. The pain with kidneys would be near the bottom of the ribcage. Difficult to say for sure without examining you. Please see your pcp if the pain continues. ...Read more
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Does upper cervical treatment help low back pain?
Not usually: Treatments such as physical therapy, injections or surgery tend to target only that particular area of the body or spine. However, if medication (oral or injected) is absorbed into the blood stream, it can be distributed and exert effect all over the body. This may explain why the steroid injection in your neck or back sometimes makes your aching knee feel better. ...Read more
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Low back pain (Tip)
When pain is radiating or "shooting down" down your leg, consult your physician. ...See more
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Low abdominal pain and back pain causes in girls?
Ovarian: I would certainly look at ovarian and/or other gynecological causes first. Is there a pattern to the pain? ...Read more
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Remeady for lower back pain and neck pain.
Education/exam: Most cases I see are due to sitters disease or gait (ex; foot position). But you need to identify the origin and rule out more serious causes. Any neurologic issues like numbness in the legs, no muscle weakness, no fever, no urinary pain, fever, genital discharge, acute trauma, insect bites, etc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TO8Il3vdxQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6SXiDCMP3E ...Read more
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Low back pain (Tip)
Listen to your body. If you can't explain the pain and it is not responding get a good examination. ...See more
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Why and how to cure low back pain after yoga workouts?
Stop yoga: Unless it's due to muscle soreness because of poor conditioning, stop any activity that's causing you significant pain and go consult your physician. ...Read more
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Lowet right back pain and vomoting?
Need an evaluation: May be a kidney stone.
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Low back pain (Tip)
If you struggle with back or shoulder pain, ask your doctor for a prescription for massage. ...See more
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Can stretching my hamstrings one at a time get rid of my low back pain?
Stretching helps: Hamstrings run from the back of each thigh and can limit the motion of the pelvis when tightened. By stretching them you can lengthen the muscle again and relieve the stress felt on the low back. Take a look at the article below for a few options for stretching your hamstrings. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/specific-hamstring-stretches-back-pain-relief. ...Read more
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How come low back disc pains cause abdominal pain?
Referred pain: Nerves leave spine and come around; all organs are innervated by nerves arising in spine, as are the abdominal wall muscles and skin overlying it all. ...Read more
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Low back pain (Tip)
Tell your doc about any trauma (even a minor fall or heavy lifting in person w/low bone density). ...See more
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Back Pain (Definition)
Pain in the back is a symptom that can be due to a number of causes including musculoskeletal or neurological problems or due to problems ...Read more
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