I am 56 years old and I injured my lower
back a week ago in a wrestling match with
my teenage son that got a little out of
hand. Here are my symptoms. The pain has
not gotten any worse or better but it has
stayed about the same. When I move my back
such as bending, twisting, walking etc it
does not seem to increase the amount of
pain. The pain is just there and feels
like a throbbing sensation at times. When
sitting It starts to hurt more and feels
relieved when I stand. Then too much
standing seems to aggravate it. It has
felt like it extends down to the back of
my right leg sometimes but not all the
time. I can still walk around and function
but am very worried about my back because
before this happened I never experienced
any back problems at all. Could this be
only a pulled muscle or could it be more
serious? Thank You for any insight into my
symptoms.
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Zak_han
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Posted: 06-18-08 17:15pm
Hi,sorry to know it.
It seems that you have been suffering from
soft tissue inflammation due to your
injured,which can lead to symptoms that
you said.
Keep moving and a lot of walking can
help.
If pain is constant,try acupuncture !
Good luck!
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alohatoall
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lower back pain symptoms Posted: 06-19-08 12:04pm
Zak Han - Thank you for your reply. Is
pain that extends into the leg soft tissue
related. Could it be any damage to a disc
or would the pain be a sharp shooting type
pain? Also would it hurt more when I move
in certain ways if it is disc related?
Thanks very much for any help.
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lonestarguy
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Posted: 06-19-08 12:45pm
I don't want to be an alarmist here, but
I've had a lot of experience with lower
back pain and it is nothing to take
lightly. Yes, it may just be a strain or
muscle-related, but at your age, you need
to visit a physician to make sure that it
is not a disc-related problem.
An MRI can probably tell you pretty
quickly whether there is any long-term
damage to your discs and/or any nerve
involvement. It's better to be safe than
sorry. Your doctor may want to refer you
to a back specialist if the MRI shows any
serious injury or condition.
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alohatoall
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lower back pain symptoms Posted: 06-19-08 15:09pm
thanks lonestarguy, if the pain persists
does a PCP order the MRI or will a back
specialist do that? Also if a doctor
doesn' think you need an MRI do you just
hope for improvement in time or?
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Zak_han
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Posted: 06-19-08 18:07pm
Is pain that extends into the leg soft
tissue related.
Yes,It is. it's conductible pain.
Could it be any damage to a disc
No,normally not
would the pain be a sharp shooting type
pain?
Yes,possibly.
Also would it hurt more when I move in
certain ways if it is disc related?
Both disc related and tissue injure have
similar symptoms,but ,I don't think you
have been suffering from disc injuries.it
probably is time to consult with a
physician. You can start with your primary
care physician, who can help you determine
your next step or who you need to see
Take care!
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lonestarguy
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Re: lower back pain symptoms Posted: 06-19-08 20:07pm
alohatoall
wrote:
thanks lonestarguy, if the
pain persists does a PCP order the MRI or
will a back specialist do that? Also if a
doctor doesn' think you need an MRI do you
just hope for improvement in time
or?
Either can order the MRI, but I would
start with your own doctor first to see
how you proceed. It could be a minor
muscular problem that will improve with
time. Best to start there.
If the doctor thinks you don't need ther
MRI, ask for a referral to a pain
specialist physician specializing in back
pain.
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RichT
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Posted: 06-21-08 15:53pm
Hello Alohatoall,
I fully agree with Lonestarguy.
Definitely get that MRI, and preferrably
under the direction of a spinal surgeon.
Pardon me, but PCPs are good for physicals
and if you have a cold or flu, but in my
opinion that's about it.
Stay in touch and let us know how things
go.
Hello Guy! Nice to see you are still on
the forum.
RichT
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alohatoall
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Posted: 08-02-08 22:22pm
The MRI shows 2-3 mm disc bulge but no
"visible" nerve impingement. Is this bulge
significant? This and another disc are
narrowing. I'm still in pain. Also I'm
going to physical therapy soon. Could the
bulge be causing my pain? Does PT help
bulging and narrowin discs?
Thanks for the help.
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narayanan
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back pain Posted: 08-05-08 01:55am
this is the disease affecting humanity at
some age depending upon individual food
and exercise habits. I find that there is
no medicine avilable to cure this disease.
may be human systems is not designed for
this modern activities which we are used.
The best cure may be rest and eat good
food , reduce weight, do meditation. it
may give relief.
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alohatoall
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Posted: 08-05-08 15:04pm
Thank you narayanan for your insight. Any
further help with my question from others
would be greatly appreciated.
