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Early morning backpain
I am suffering from severe back pain and stiffness in my spine whenever I woke up. I can't bear the pain as it effect my full spine. I am using 9 year old mattress. Is that is the only reason for this?? Or any other reason behind it?? I am searching for the cause in internet over a week but I found only this reason. Please suggest me what to do??
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There are many reasons like long sitting very soft or very hard mattress, bad sitting posture ,slouched posture, heavy weight lifting or exertions, sometimes long travelling.
Next Steps
Go to a physiotherapist for proper diagnosis, assessment and treatment and to know the precautions.
Health Tips
For back-at home.hot water fomentation+application of pain killer gel..avoid forward bending, weight lifting, cold exposure , stair climbing.long travelling or driving, no prolonged standing/walking/sitting,use firm mattress.
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Back Stretching.
Do the cat/cow stretch.
Core Strengthening Exercises.
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Hello there,,,,well there are many causes for back pain,,,however certain questions need to be asked before a diagnosis can be made....1) when did you start getting the pain (how many months back)
2)is the pain over the entire lower back or it shifts.
3)does activity relieve your pain.
4) do you have a history of back pain earlier than this...do you remember lifting things or travelling for long before getting this pain.
5)is it a specific pinpoint pain or it is dull spread out pain.
6) do you get tingling numbness in your leg
After knowing answers to the above questions & radiographical evidences..a conclusive diagnosis could be made.
Next Steps
get an xray of lumbar spine in AP & Lat position.
Health Tips
avoid lifting heavy weights,do hot water formentation 5 times a day for your lower back.
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Severe back pain in the morning can be due to spine pathology and/or bad quality mattress. Bad mattress is a common cause for back pain and stiffness in mornings.
Check your mattress quality. Mattress should feel soft when touched, and also give firm support (i.e. your body should not sink inside when you sit or lie down on mattress). If it is not soft and firm, then you need to change the mattress. If your back pain does not subside after changing the mattress or if your mattress is in good condition, then consult an orthopaedician or physiotherapist to rule out spine pathology.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.......Lower back pain could be due to paraspinal muscle spasm , intervertibral disc bulge or herniation,damaged bone or ligament,radiculopathy ( small nerve root irrigation) ..it s not possible to comment without x ray ,MRI, ... Improper posture while working or sleeping can also aggravate back pain consult orthopedic surgeon....
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