HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Severe Back Pain While Sleeping?

default
Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Hi I'm been having severe back pains from the past 2 months or so and I experience severe pain while sleeping. While I'm walking in the office and at home I'll be fine, it's only when I go to sleep this pain is appearing. Please help. Thanks, XXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: Seems disc degeneration Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Back pain can be due to many reasons. From your description it seems like disc degeneration. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. The doctor may further advise an MRI of the spine. Only then further management can be advised. Till then I will advise you the following: - Avoid heavy weight lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will aggravate back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor. If the pain is not controlled by ibuprofen, then you may need stronger pain-killers. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . -Avoid prolonged sitting for more than 30 minutes. Taking a walk every half hour will help. I hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2003

Answered : 3269 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Severe Back Pain While Sleeping?

Brief Answer: Seems disc degeneration Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Back pain can be due to many reasons. From your description it seems like disc degeneration. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine done in AP and Lateral done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. The doctor may further advise an MRI of the spine. Only then further management can be advised. Till then I will advise you the following: - Avoid heavy weight lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will aggravate back pain. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. You can try ibuprofen or naproxen till you see your doctor. If the pain is not controlled by ibuprofen, then you may need stronger pain-killers. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening . -Avoid prolonged sitting for more than 30 minutes. Taking a walk every half hour will help. I hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee