Your Back Pain Cause And Cure Guide

Hey, a few months ago I started walking 10-13 miles a day at least 4-5 days a week to lose some weight. When I just started doing this I'd feel pain in my legs about 1:40-1:50 hour mark (~7 miles). These days my legs are fine, but I feel my lower back (right above the ass basically) starts hurting after 2h mark or so, which slows me down, as I usually start at almost 4 m/hr but end up closer to 3m/hr.

I suppose its just the muscle getting tired of keeping my back in the same position for hours, as I normally lead a seditary lifestyle. So I was wondering if there was any good excercises for strengthening my lower back. I am pretty sure its not abdominal muscles as I can gazillions of crunches – untill I lose count basically from my head going dizzy lol.

24/m/5'11''/180 (a little overweight)

How old are your shoes? Like running your shoes are a key factor to how your body feels at the end of the distance. If your shoes are more than ~500 miles old than you may need to consider replacing them.

You can also try yoga to help with the back pain.

my dad is passing a kidney stoen and is in alot of pain. what are some of the best ways to help reduce the pain? aside from drinking lots of water, which he is.

he can try a heating pad for cramping and pain pills are good also

Lately, I've been having pain in my upper back and neck.
My spine sticks out whenever I bend my neck of upper back slightly. It kind of make me throb in that area. It's been going for while and now it's getting worse.
What's wrong? Is there anything I can do to help?
Yes, I know I should see a doctor but that's just not possible right now.
Is this a serious problem?

It sounds like misalignments in the spine. This can be irritated or caused by poor posture. Misalignments in the spine and poor posture puts pressure on the nerves and irritates muscles which can cause different variations of pain sensations.

I would visit a local chiropractor when you can. In the mean time I would get this pillow: http://www.arc4life.com/site/615058/product/CLTractionPillow

It helps with neck and upper back pain.

I am about 5 weeks pregnant. With my daughter I had severe back pain but it wasn't until the second trimester? Is it possible to have severe back pain during the first trimester? Anyone experience this?
Yes, I had back pain with my first but not this soon.

Yes. When I was about 4 weeks pregnant, I had backpain from hell just from moving some boxes around, and I was so sore that I could barely move. That was before I knew I was pregnant.

Whats a good cream for back muscle pain that doesn’t contain menthol in it that actually does help?

Looking for a cream with no menthol as my daughter is either allergic to menthol or her skin is just too sensitive to handle it. Is there even a cream out there that works that doesn’t contain menthol? Everyone I have ever used that actually helps contains it so. Thanks in advance for any good suggestions!
Aspercreme doesn’t work, tried it and nothing so. It was the only one i knew of that didn’t contain menthol.

Traumeel is amazing. It comes in a gel, ointment (messy), or cream. It is an all-natural herbal combo that works as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic (numbing like A535). It has no odour and it WORKS. I am a registered massage therapist and use it on my clients and myself. I’d recommend it to anyone, provided you are not allergic to any of the ingredients. It is menthol free! The only problem is that it is more costly than the menthol brands, but I think it’s worth it. I find it at the local health food store.

Upper right back pain, minimal for about 4 years. ?

Last month I felt something rip apart. It felt as though something was being torn from my spine. The pain is not severe but does get worse at times. It’s fine in the morning and progresses through the day with a slight burning sensation on my skin at times.

if it is situated just under the right shoulderblade it might be gall bladder problems rather than back pain, the pain radiates.
It may be a scar on your muscle too, you really need to get it checked out, with such a longstanding problem, after all, pain is a warning!

Heartburn 101

I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past two days. I feel as though my lower back is very tight. Over the weekend, I did a lot of walking through New York and Atlantic City. It is a lot more walking than I normally do. Also, I slept on my belly, which sometimes stiffens my lower back the next day. I think it just might be tight, but I really would like to try some excercises. I am going to go to the gym tonight and I will use the machine that works the lower back. It might help loosen the tension. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

By walking more than usual, you worked muscles that don't normally get worked as hard, and by sleeping on your belly, they didn't get a chance to relax properly (since you stated sleeping in that position tends to cause them to stiffen). Heating pads will help with the stiffness. Before you go to the gym, make sure you do some good stretches, as well as after the workout. If the pain persists, see a massage therapist, or at least have someone massage the area.

I have terrible lower back pain that only seems to surface when I lie down. In other words, when I lie down I feel ok but when I get up I feel as though I've been run over by a truck and my lower back is crushed. My current mattress is a Sealy Pillow Top (about 6 years old) and I think I need a new one but there are so many options….help! Here are a few of my questions….

1. Is an Extra Firm Mattress Best? If not, what kind?
2. What is the Best Mattress Brand for Back Pain?
3. Are Memory Foam Mattresses and Good?
4. Has Anyone Tried Bedding—Mattresses/Beds from IKEA?
5. Is it ok to buy Mattresses on line? What sites are best?

Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed!!!

Memory foam mattresses are comfy if you buy a really thick one.

I probably wouldn't buy a mattress from IKEA because they are probably really cheap and not very high quality.

I would try Overstock or Amazon if you're looking for the best price.

I've had a dull pain deep in my back on the left side, where I think my kidney is. I dont know if I should have it checked out or if it is just a strained muscle….I have a toddler that I'm constantly chasing after, picking up, and some times not using my weight correctly on my back/legs. Are there other symptoms of kidney infections besides pain?

When I pee it feels like someone is stabbing me with a broadsword up the pee hole.