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Constant Pain In Back With Pressure On Tail Bone During Passing Stools. Any Thoughts?

I am 33 and have been having lower back spasms for about 10 years where I get a shooting pain and my back seems to lock up. About a month ago I began experiencing ongoing pain in my back. I stopped doing yoga and heavy aerobic classes and have begun walking instead. I feel no pain during this. Recently I began experiencing pressure on my tail bone when I need to defecate. I'm sick of the constant pain...any ideas?
Thu, 9 Jan 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

I have read your problem.

Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following:

- Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine in AP and Lateral and x-ray coccyx in lateral view done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised.

- Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain.Try to sit on soft surface or on pillow.

- You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor.

- Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening in affected parts .

I hope it helps.

You are welcome to ask further health related queries.

Thanks.

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Constant Pain In Back With Pressure On Tail Bone During Passing Stools. Any Thoughts?

Hi, I have read your problem. Usually back pain is managed with pain-killers till 1 month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine in AP and Lateral and x-ray coccyx in lateral view done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain.Try to sit on soft surface or on pillow. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger pain-killers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening in affected parts . I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. Thanks.