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Q: Horrible Back Pain, Muscles Tightening In Back When I Wakeup

asked by: jeep on May 23rd, 2005

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For the last 3 weeks or so, every once in a while, I have been having horrible back pain when I wake up. It doesnt happen every morning, but about every 2-3 days. The pain doesnt wake me up, but when I wake up, it feels like all the muscles in my back are tightened. The pain forces me to get out of bed and stand up for about 10 minutes. Sometimes its in my upper back, sometimes its in my middle back. Also, recently I have had some ever so slight tingling in the front and left side of my lower left leg , and in my left foot when I sit down. I dont keep a wallet in my pocket, so I know that isnt causing any problems. Any one have any suggestions as to what my be causing this? I dont know if I should just go see my general practitioner, or go to a chiropractor. I had someone crack my back about two weeks ago, and I felt so much relief, I cant explain it. Any recommendations?

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catgirl

replied on June 9th, 2005

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Have you seen a doctor yet? If your insurance allows you to see a specialist without a referal, see an orthopedic doctor.

Is your matress old? It's a silly question, but your matress, posture and even your shoes can cause horrible back pain if they're poor! Back exercises help, too (of course, consult a physician first!!).

I currently see a chiropractor (but had other treatments in the past) and it has helped a lot.

jeep

replied on June 9th, 2005

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I saw my gp he took xrays and said structurally my back looked perfect. He put me on a nsaid and a muscle relaxer. So far so good. If the pain returns I may go see a chiro, but im leary. Heard too many horror stories about them. My insurance does cover them, so we will see I guess. My mattress is only a year old, so I dont think that is it. I got a lumbar pad for my chair at work, and am purchasing seat covers for my jeep that have a lumbar support on them too. I have been making a concious effort to stand up straighter also. Its all worked good so far.

catgirl

replied on June 10th, 2005

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Well, I hope all goes well! Back pain (well, any pain for that matter) can really put a damper on your life. I wasn't able to do simple things like walk around, do dishes or even sit! I'm only 27, but I felt like 87...

I didn't really want to see a chiro, either. My pain management doc (he did facet joint injections in my spine) recommended it to help keep the pain under control. So far, it has worked like a charm. I still get stiff and sore sometimes, but not to the extent I need pain killers (which I hate taking).

Good luck!

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