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Q: Lower back pain when I stand too much - muscle pain?

asked by: She on November 29th, 2007

New User

Hello, my name is Janett.
I'm 17 years old. I'm 5'7 and weigh about 110-115 lbs. I'm pretty worried about my health because I haven't been to a doctor in years and I'm worried about my back. For about a year now, I've been getting terrible lower back pains if I stand up for too much time. Now, this I think might not sound too bad at first but I honestly can't go more than 20 minutes standing up without getting back pains, which seems a little on the extreme side. I'm not pregnant and never have been. However, for the past 3 years I've had tons of heavy stress and I'm not sure if this can be an issue. I have been stress free since January though but I think now I may be feeling the repercussions of the previous years.

However, I decided to ask for some answers mainly because now I have a new back pain. It seems that when i bend my upper torso forward to relax myself and then straighten back up, i get a pain in the middle of my back on the right side of my spine. It almost feels like it's a small muscle being pulled. In order for it to go away, I have to stretch back in ever possible direction until I can feel that I put pressure on it and then it cracks and goes away (temporarily). It is constantly happening and I'm worried it might be something serious. The reason I ask here is because my parents don't have the money right now to take me to a doctor otherwise I would get it checked right away, but I am worried and need answers.

Thanks,
Janett

Replies(3)

RichT

replied on November 30th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Hello Janett,

Welcome to this forum.

Thank you for the information that you have provided in your post. It helps give us a better understanding of your back and other things.

Janett, I too can not stand in one stop for very long. In my case after about 2-3 minutes the back pain gets so bad I either have to move or sit down. My doctor has determined what is causing this pain, and it is because of a problem with my spine.

I understand the financial situation, however Janett, you really do need to see a doctor and preferably a neurosurgeon or spinal surgeon. They are specialists for back pain. Check to see if there is a clinic available for you where you can go to see a doctor for free. Such clinics do exist in some areas. If there is no "free" clinic, then I must still advise you to see a doctor for the longer you wait the worse the situation will become. Talk to your parents about the pain you are having from standing. Try to work out some way in which the finances to see a doctor can be worked out.

I wish you the very best. Do stay in touch and let us know how things go for you.

RichT

jchartr1

replied on December 2nd, 2007

New User

I used to have a lot of problems with lower back pain too and I found out that stretching my hamstrings helps a lot. All you need to do is try to touch your toes a few times for about 20 seconds each time and that should help a little. If your hamstrings are tight it can pull on your lower back causing pain and I do believe that standing for a long time has this effect. Try this and see if it helps, and if not then you may need to see a doctor..I don't think a neurosurgeon right now would be the best option as that can be quite pricey, but a GP should be able to give some advice hopefully.

expatient

replied on December 3rd, 2007

Experienced User

Coctail party -syndrome is typical symptom for pelvis dysfunction as uplifted ilium -> rotated pelvis. Seek help from someone who understands them. Medical doctors don't.

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