My lower back/tailbone seems to grind & hurt.  Any suggestions with exercises?
602093
* Lie on your back in a hard bed.\n* If you are a person who goes for a regular work-out, stop it immediately and go for a walk everyday instead.\n* Stop wearing heels shoe\n* It might also be because you might be putting on weight. Check your weight regularly.\n* If you are at office for a long time and over workign, then that might also be a reason. Take some time off every 20 mins after work and go for a short walk.
1185203
Sounds to me like your back is out of place. I would go to a competent chiropractor and have him check you out.
643424
Try mssaging the hip area with dragon balm or tiger balm.\nIt is POSSIBLE that you have inflammation in the joint, arthritis, a muscle or ligament tear, sciatica caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve or any one of many other problems - IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DIAGNOSE REMOTELY.\n\nDo you know a good osteopath or chiropractor?\n\nThey will assess your injury, most likely massage your lumbar area - including gluts and piriformis - and then adjust you (crack). There is a high success rate with this kind of thing. Numbness usually indicates that there is pressure on a nerve, shooting pains too. Sounds a LOT like sciatica.\n\nI wonder what you did that brought this on?\nSome advice:\nDon't carry your wallet in your back pocket anymore - sitting will be uneven. \nNo crossing the legs either.\nYou can try lying down on the ground - on your back, with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.\nLean sideways and slide a rolled up towel (1-1/2 inches diameter) under you lower back and lie straight again. Slowly lower your knees to the floor so that you basically have a bump under your hips. If this hurts the towel is too thick or you are in too much muscle spasm for this gentle stretch to help.\nIf it doen't hurt, just feel into the stretch - allow the muscles in the lower back to relax. You can stay here for 3-4minutes.\nLean sideways and pull the towel out.\n\n\nThe above will all help - I urge you to see a professional - you don't have to live with this pain.
796573
If nothing else, you may want to have your spine checked. It could be that a slipped disk is irritating the nerves that go down to your legs.
945945
What you are describing is one symptom of Cauda Equina Syndrome.  It is rare but it is also a medical emergency.  Your buldging disc could be pressing against the bundle of nerve roots (causa equina) at the end of the spinal cord.  The nerve roots are compressed or paralyzed, which cuts off sensation and movement of bowel/bladder and lower extremeties.  Permenant damage may occur if treatment is not received quickly.  I hope this is not the case, but I want you to be fully informed.  Whenever I have a patient with a low back injury I tell them the warning signs of CES and instruct them to go to the ER if the following occurs:\n\n# Bladder and/or bowel dysfunction, causing you to retain waste or be unable to hold it.\n# Severe or progressive problems in the lower extremities including loss of or altered sensation between the legs, over the buttocks, inner thighs and back of legs (saddle area), and feet/heels.\n# Pain, numbness or weakness spreading to one or both legs that may cause you to stumble or have difficulty getting up from a chair.
27340
You may be favoring one hip and leg over the other. Hard floors also cause the back to fatigue more quickly. Try a chiropractor and a light exercise regimen that includes stretching once you've had your check-up.
134417
leglifts.  lie down on the floor and put your hands under your butt or tailbone so it won't hurt.  lift your legs about six inches off the floor and hold as long as you can!!  it's really hard.
476951
My advice:\n\n1.   At night, sleep on your side, legs slightly bent, with a thin pillow between your knees.  This will reduce the presure on your spine as you sleep.\n\n2.  Stretch your back several times a day.  A good one is lay flat on your back, rotate your trunk, with your left leg straight and your right leg bent, try to touch your right knee to the ground to your left. Then straighten your right leg, bend your left leg, rotate your trunk, try to touch your left knee to the ground to your right.  Another good one is when sitting, reach your right hand behind your head, and touch your left shoulder blade, then reach your left hand behind your head and try to touch your right should blade.\n\n3.  If your a student, you should have access to the campus health club.  Join, and ask to be shown stretches and exercises specifically for your back (explain that you've had some back issues).
748990
I'm going to guess the major pain is coming from your back. First, check with your doctor, what exactly is wrong with your back? Hard to tell you what to do but, sitting is one of the worst things for back pain. you need to start doing some very light exercise and then increase you activity level as the pain subsides. Now you can be active and have pain, so you have to get into proper stretching and strength exercises. Like I said it's tough from here. \nI had back surgery for a ruptured disk, it messed up the nerve big time. Tylenol sort of works to keep the pain managable, exercise is the key. You just have to be careful 'cause it's easy to pull things when you start out.
464528
go to a wellness center, with a chiro, and massage therapy, i was very skeptical but got great results.  its nice to get out of pain  and treat it so it doesn't come back.  my lower back/legs no longer hurt.
400511
Surgery should be your last option. \n\nI suggest seeing a physical therapist if necessary but avoiding poor posture. Positioning for comfort and daily abdominal crunches should help. \n\nIf it hurts don't do it. And get a comfortable bed. \n\nIf you get back spasms due to the herniation, see your doctor, you may need an antispasmotic. \n\nLow back pain is a chronic condition. There is no easy fix. Therefore, think long term solutions. You know your body and your pain better than anyone...gauge the effectiveness of your interventions by how you feel. \n\nDon't overly rely on pain meds. They can build tolerance and don't cure you. Use them only for the really bad days. By the way, alternative pain interventions really work. Don't think they don't. Research yoga or meditation. Avoid chiropractors for herniated discs. They won't help in the long run. \n\nHope that helps.
133185
I do one of two things when my lower back starts to hurt that may help you.  Flip your mattress if you haven't in awhile.  You can also lay on your back on the floor and try to flatten out your back by pressing the small of your back into the floor.  You could also try getting a massage or visiting the chiropractor.  Hope you feel better!
955878
i have the same problem\nyou need to strengthenen your back muscles\nmine is caused by a slighrt scoliosis (curvature) of the spine\ni found doing exercises on an inflatable exercise ball helps tremendously and puts minimal stress on my back
805397
Personally, I don't suggest you to see a chiro. You may however try putting hot compress on the area for 20 - 30 min a day or as needed. Then try stretching back muscles. Also, strengthen muscles on your back. If the pain worsens, try seeing an orthopedic doctor. You you will go through an a xray to check if it's your spine that's causing the pain. If it's the muscle, go to a physical therapist. You can be treated with Ultrasound and they'll teach you the different exercises that can stretch and streghten the muscles supporting your back legs.
486657
You need to do a lot of crunches, or if you have access to an ab lounger, it works beautifully without back pain. Good Luck!
771017
Bulging lumbar discs are usually associated with decreased pain with walking and increased pain with prolonged and improper sitting.  There is up to 200 times the normal pressure in a disc when we remain seated.  Getting up and walking reverses the curve in our spine that occurs with sitting...allowing the disc to resume a more neutral position.  \n\nIf you already have a documented back condition, I suggest following up with a physical therapist who will perform an evaluation as to which exercises are the most appropriate for YOU (rather than guessing which ones MIGHT be good)!  \n\n...but keep up the walking if it decreases the pain...and limit your time sitting to 20 minutes at a time.
66699
Try doing crunches from a sitting position, in a straight backed chair. You get the same results, with much less discomfort to your back. You just need to pull your knees up toward you and let them down slowly. It works wonders!