Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain While Standing

Posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2016

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Question : If I am sitting or lying in bed I have no pain in my lower back. If I stand for about 5 minutes
I start experiencing pain in my lower back.. What causes this problem?

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please answer the questions below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear User ! Thank you for posting your question here.
Please help me with some more information by answering the questions below :
-While you have pain do you experience any numbness , weakness ,tingling the radiates from the low back into the buttocks and legs ?
- For how long does the pain last ? (
-Is the pain worse while you do excercise (walking..)
-For how long have you been experiencing the pain?
-Do you have any muscle pain?
- Do you have any joint pain ( your knee)?
-Does the pain wake you up during the night ?
Is the pain worse in the morning when you get up /afternoon?
Can you move the back without any movement limitations(stiffness or loss of flexibility )?

Possible muscle pain, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis ..

I will wait for your answers .
Thank you!
Take Care !
Dr Rudina

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rudina Balliu (16 hours later)

no numbness, weakness, etc.
until I sit then it stops
no not worse it is about the same..
about the same exercising or walking
For about 2 years..
No muscle pain..
No joint pain
I have no pain during the night.
The pain is not worse in the morning or afternoon
I get the pain when I am on my feet.. When I sit
it goes away.. When I am in bed I do not have pain.
If you are allowed to give me a prescription for pain
killer I think that would give me relief... .

Answered by Dr. Rudina Balliu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Here are some suggestions

Detailed Answer:
Hi again !

If I were your treating doctor I will manage your pain as below:

- Start doing some muscles exercises will make your back muscles less stuffy. Apply topical anti-inflammatory (like Voltaren or Diclofenac) on your back were you pain is, they are available as gel, patches ,sprays . Massage gently your back area .

and

- I would suggest because of the age, co-morbid conditions and current list of medications your on,
Try Naproxen 500 mg once a day.

Another medication I would suggest is :
-Baclofen (or other muscles relaxant) will relax your back muscles and help with the pain but need a local doctor prescription

If these don't work and your pain gets worse see your local doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Wish these help.
Thank you !
Take Care !
Dr Rudina

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee