it hurts everyday and al night long. ive tried exercising sleeping positions and different matteress. i try not to crack my back but sometimes it does it on its own! im 20 years old not big at all about 130lbs. i just cant anymore just standing makes it hurt.
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You could try some accupunture sessions. My nursing instructor used them for chronic back pain and she said after about 4 treatments she hasn't ever had the pain again. You should also see a chiropractor to check for any nerve compression, bugling discs, hernia, etc.
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First of all, don't exercise through pain. It is better to give yourself a rest for a while. But if the pain becomes stronger, contact your doctor immediately! It can be too serious if you don't!
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Pain is never a good thing. Go to the doctor but your inactivity may be to blame. We weren't meant to be sedentary creatures and an inactive lifestyle means our muscles become to weak to carry our own frame around. If your abdominal an back muscles are weak it can throw your spine out of alignment which can cause pain all over. Yep even the angle of your shoulder or your wrist.\n\nSee the doctor to rule out anything more serious and then start with a light walk and gentle yoga and work your way up to a more active lifestyle. You are too young to let your body get so old.
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Go see a good chiropractic. I had the same problem, (because I slept on that side all for as long as I could remember). Went to a chiropractic on the recommendation of a friend and amazingly after one adjustment the pain was a great deal less and with the second adjustment it was gone completely. \n\nSearch online for "Chiropractic Board of Examiners" in your area, or get recommendations from friends/family.\n\nGood luck!
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You might have a pinched nerve in your hip or back or something. Try doing some stretching exercises or see a phisio to crack your back back into place.
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Honey the pain is wearing you out(checkup)time...\nthe doc can reccomend the best teatment for you,you may have put your back out,most pain is a warning too your body that something is injured etc,or maybe it is just a strain but get a check...the tiredness is mostly and most probably related to your back pain..\ngoodluck from Chrystal..\n\nPPS do not take a lot of painkillers to mask this unless prescribed too you for that..\nlet your GP/Doctor know better to b'safe than sorry..\n;) Peace out.........
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Sounds like you may have slept funny and your nerves and muscles are all stretched in the wrong way. Or you may have a trapped nerve. It will just need to wear off, i know it's a pain, literally but just keep taking the painkillers, if it is still bad after the weekens go to your doctors as it may be more serious, or he/she could refer you to a specialist.
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Your back goes out as a result of unequal muscles on either side of the spine.. There is considerable need to attempt to stretch the shorter muscle to be equal with the larger one. These muscles are what holds your back in place and carry an equal load.. When one side is doing the greater load bearing, it will cause your vertebrae to move into unatural position and start a process of inflammation and tissue edema.. Often times to loss of mobility.\n\nWould suggest you visit a doctor of Chiropractic. One who recommends specific stretching for you to do at home.. Need to ask that question before going to see one.
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Lower back muscles could hurt due to bad posture. Check if you are sitting for too long in an awkward posture or if you slouch on the couch to watch TV. It can also be due to the shift in centre of gravity of the body due to a forward tilt known as lordosis. (this may happen if you are overweight.) But definitely bigger breasts dont lead to back pain though they might contribute just about 5% to the change in centre of gravity.\n\nDoing simple back muscle exercises in the morning and evening should help settle your back-ache.You could search the web for 'low back exercises' Here are a few:\n\nA. Lie flat on your back. Hug your knees to your chest and at the same time, bring your chin to your chest. Repeat twice, holding for 15 seconds each.\n\n\nB. Begin on your hands and knees. Simultaneously raise and straighten your right arm and left leg until they are parallel to the ground. Hold for 2 seconds and come back slowly to a starting position. Repeat with left arm and right leg, alternating 10 times.\n\n\nC. Lie facedown, arms extended overhead, palms on floor. Simultaneously raise your right arm and left leg as high as comfortably possible. Hold for 10 seconds and slowly return to start. Repeat with left arm and right leg, alternating 10 times. Gradually build up to 20 times.\n\n\nD. Lie facedown, arms at your side and place heels under couch. Slowly raise chest off the floor as high as you comfortably can. Hold for 2 seconds and return to start. Gradually increase to 20 times.\n\n\nSource: http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/298_exer.html
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Its, quite  a common symptom. I've had it myself. There is probably some slight irritation to one of your lumber nerves ( the ones in your lower back) You might have twisted your back or slept in an awkward position. \nYou don't necessarily have to have any back pain with this complaint.\nIt will probably come and go for a week or two then go away by itself. \nDo you find the area feels very sensitive to touch? \nYou can also get the same sensation in other areas- forearm and backs of shoulders are common.\n\nIf in doubt  or if things get worse see your Dr. \nHope this helps
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It could be a strained muscle, thats what i think it is, from sleeping wrong, and maybe from your muscles straining so much, just stretch it out alot and try to sleep on your back not your side.
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The Role of Sleep\n\nThe way you sleep and the mattress you sleep on can affect your back. Poor body support while you sleep can result in poor sleep posture and, instead of relaxation, extra strain for your muscles. The spine relies on good muscle support all day long--while you work, relax and sleep. When the muscles that support the spine aren't given a good night's rest, they can suffer from muscle fatigue. Over time, you might feel some discomfort in your lower back or neck, or the problem could develop into muscle tightness or spasm. Sleeping on your stomach with an oversized pillow, or sleeping on a mismatched box spring can translate into back problems as well.\n\nPosture\n\nThe best position for your back during sleep is the side-lying or fetal position. This position helps to rest the back by keeping the spine in its normal “S” contour.  Sleeping on your stomach or back arches the natural curves of the back, asking back muscles to work longer. Stomach sleepers find an acceptable compromise by sleeping with the outer knee flexed. It may help to place pillows at your lower back and/or between the legs to help reinforce back support. Back sleepers find it helps to place a pillow under the knees to maintain support for the normal curve of the lower back.\n\nPillows\n\nMost doctors recommend avoiding oversized pillows and using multiple pillows under the head because of the potential for strain on the neck.\n\nMattress\n\nThere aren’t set guidelines to dictate how long a mattress should last. Many factors can affect the life span of a mattress. However, if you are waking up with back pain, especially if you aren't going to bed with it, it’s probably time to check the condition of your bed. \n\nQuestions to help you assess your mattress:\n\n    *      Is your bed over 10 years old? \n    *      Has your mattress kept even contours, or are there impressions where you sleep? \n    *      Is your bed comfortable? If you feel your mattress makes you roll toward the center or it just doesn't feel comfortable anymore, it may be time for replacement. \n\nHaving said that, you might still wanna check out:\nhttp://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/2539.html\nhttp://www.ivillage.co.uk/pregnancyandbaby/pregnancy/concernpreg/qas/0,,16_158260,00.html\n(Note: The second weblink is for pregnant women)\n\nNext time you have a health related question to ask, go to www.doctorndtv.com and post yer query. Every query is answered. \n\nPS: NDTV is India's largest English News Channel - New Delhi station.
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PLEANTY OF REST. tell friend to lay on side with pillow between knees, bend knees slighty toward chest change sides every hour or so, do not lay flat on back, use heat fo 20 min at a time, if friend has pain in specific area, lower back see a doctor if pain does not decrease with in a couple of days, if not allergic, try ibprofen, betting its probably a stressed muscle, if pain keeps reaccuring see doctor, i have personally had 2 back surgery, back pain is HORRIBLE. other than that i would have to know exactly how ur friend hurt her back to suggest specifics.
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i ripped the muscles in my back a few years ago which put me in hospital. as a result all the bones in the base of my spine stopped working properly and i was told i would need surgery.\ni went to see a chiropractor, who managed to free it all up after a few sessions.\nhe gave me some strenching exersices to do every morning, apparently they are pretty common techniques. i was also told to gradually build up my abs as it takes the strain off your back.\nmy back isn't perfect now and i'm told it never will be, but i went from constant daily pain to now having the occasional twinge.\ngo see a chiropractor, and SLOWLY build your abs. also losing weigh helps a lot
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Sounds like you could have strain in your rhomboid muscles, which attached the medial wall of the scapula to the spine. There are a couple ways to help this. \n1. Exercise with light weights- dumbell rows\n2. Stretching\n3. Isometric exercises such as corner pushes- go to the corner of a room and put one hand on each wall, bend your elbows so your upper body moves towards the corner. Squeeze your shoulder blades together until you feel the back muscles engage and hold it for one minute. Do this 3 times in a row, 30 second break.\n\nI'll send you a link for some other exercises.
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I have mild scoliosis along with a herniated disc in my lower back.  I've only had one bout of very severe pain and it lasted about 4 months.  It was so bad it kept me awake at night and I walked with a limp and I thought I was going to have to have surgery but I really wanted to avoid that.  I went to a chiropractor and he did help the limp but the pain only got worse.  What finally helped me get rid of the pain was when my doctor prescribed a round of Prednisone to help with the inflammation.  It finally eased the pain enough that I could get some sleep.  After I finished the Prednisone and was enough better that I could at least function, he sent me to a Physical Therapist to learn some helpful exercises.  I had to do them every day but the improvement in the pain was definitely enough to keep me doing the exercises.  The next step for me was weigh loss. I lost 115 pounds and started doing all kinds of different exercises from aerobics, to running, to weight lifting.  I have been completely pain free for over almost a year and a half now and I managed to avoid surgery.  Good luck with your pain, I know it's excruciating and miserable to have to live with back pain.  I hope you get it resovled soon.
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Seriously, take back pain seriously.\n\nFirst, you need to see a chiropractor, or other health professional to be sure your back is properly aligned.  These  people are not quacks, as they have restored my alignment a few times, especially following my car accident.\n\nIf your bones are ok, your nerves are next.  One could be hung up between your vertebrae.\n\nIf it's not your nerves, muscles or tendons could be overworked, or too weak for the work you do.\n\nIf a tennis player has tennis elbow, for example, he has to  \n1)  rest it \n2)  massage it\n3)  treat it - heat /cold, ointment, muscle relaxer, sauna/whirlpool,etc.....and once the pain subsides, \n4)  exercise  to strengthen it - including sensible weight training\n5)  stretch, stretch, stretch\n\nThese 5 points are routine maintenence for a lifetime.\n\nBy the way, contributing to the problem could also be your matress, or the way you sleep, or unsafe lifting practices.\n\nOne more thing comes to mind:  you can expect back problems to surface as your stomach muscles weaken.