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What Causes Lower Back Pain In The Lumbar Area?

I have lower back pain in the lumbar area but recently it has been feeling like it locks up and i begin to feel alot of pressure and it becomes hard to walk or move. Then my back will pop but it is extremely painful and I still feel pressure afterwards. What is causing this?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Answer: Hi

Thank you for asking Healthcare majic.

my mane is Dr Ehsan Ullah.
I have gone through your query ...

Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn't, there are effective treatments.

there are certain risk factors for Lower back pains

Age:
The first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain becomes more common with advancing age

Weight gain:
Being overweight, obese, or quickly gaining significant amounts of weight can put stress on the back and lead to low back pain.

Occupational risk factors:
Having a job that requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, particularly when it involves twisting or vibrating the spine, can lead to injury and back pain.
An inactive job or a desk job may also lead to or contribute to pain, especially if you have poor posture or sit all day in a chair with inadequate back support
and

in female
Pregnancy is commonly accompanied by low back pain, which results from pelvic changes and alterations in weight loading. Back symptoms almost always resolve after childbirth.

Since you mentioned that recently you feel alot of pressure and it becomes hard to walk or move , and feeling pressure afterwards, these conditions need work up in the form of detailed occupational history and other risk factors associated and relevant examination. the physician may further evaluate you after by Labs and X-rays. there are some life style modifications and exercises which help you coping this condition. i don't have details regarding you age, sex and occupation in your history.anyhow

I am sending you some preventive measures
-Don’t try to lift objects that are too heavy.
Lift from the knees, pull the stomach muscles in, and keep the head down and in line with a straight back.
Do not twist when lifting.
When lifting, keep objects close to the body.

-At home or work, make sure work surfaces are at a comfortable height
-Maintain proper nutrition and diet to reduce and prevent excessive weight gain
A diet with sufficient daily intake of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D helps to promote new bone growth.
Quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine, which can contribute to spinal disc degeneration. Smoking also increases the risk of osteoporosis and impedes healing.
Coughing due to heavy smoking also may cause back pain.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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What Causes Lower Back Pain In The Lumbar Area?

Answer: Hi Thank you for asking Healthcare majic. my mane is Dr Ehsan Ullah. I have gone through your query ... Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn t, there are effective treatments. there are certain risk factors for Lower back pains Age: The first attack of low back pain typically occurs between the ages of 30 and 50, and back pain becomes more common with advancing age Weight gain: Being overweight, obese, or quickly gaining significant amounts of weight can put stress on the back and lead to low back pain. Occupational risk factors: Having a job that requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling, particularly when it involves twisting or vibrating the spine, can lead to injury and back pain. An inactive job or a desk job may also lead to or contribute to pain, especially if you have poor posture or sit all day in a chair with inadequate back support and in female Pregnancy is commonly accompanied by low back pain, which results from pelvic changes and alterations in weight loading. Back symptoms almost always resolve after childbirth. Since you mentioned that recently you feel alot of pressure and it becomes hard to walk or move , and feeling pressure afterwards, these conditions need work up in the form of detailed occupational history and other risk factors associated and relevant examination. the physician may further evaluate you after by Labs and X-rays. there are some life style modifications and exercises which help you coping this condition. i don t have details regarding you age, sex and occupation in your history.anyhow I am sending you some preventive measures -Don’t try to lift objects that are too heavy. Lift from the knees, pull the stomach muscles in, and keep the head down and in line with a straight back. Do not twist when lifting. When lifting, keep objects close to the body. -At home or work, make sure work surfaces are at a comfortable height -Maintain proper nutrition and diet to reduce and prevent excessive weight gain A diet with sufficient daily intake of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D helps to promote new bone growth. Quit smoking. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine, which can contribute to spinal disc degeneration. Smoking also increases the risk of osteoporosis and impedes healing. Coughing due to heavy smoking also may cause back pain. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.