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What Causes Chronic Lower Back Pain And Stiffness In An Elderly Person?

Hi, I am a very fit ( 5 10 , 155 pounds), 55 year-old with chronic lower back stiffness/soreness. Sore getting out of bed, and straightening up after I use the toilet in morning, also sore/painful straightening up when I get out of my chair at work, after noon-time work-out which is running/jogging. Also, if I am on my knees or bent over (yesterday working on my roof), very difficult to straighten up. I have no pain walking or running, or standing, or most other times.
posted on Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hi,
Looking to the history it seems that there might be having some degenerative changes in lower spines and muscles producing loss of lumbar lordosis and osteo-artheritis giving this problem.
Go for x-ray lower vertebrae to get clear idea about your problem.
Take calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Avoid more extensive exercises.
Physiotherapy will be much helpful.
Avoid squatting or bending position.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Chronic Lower Back Pain And Stiffness In An Elderly Person?

Hi, Looking to the history it seems that there might be having some degenerative changes in lower spines and muscles producing loss of lumbar lordosis and osteo-artheritis giving this problem. Go for x-ray lower vertebrae to get clear idea about your problem. Take calcium and vitamin D supplements. Avoid more extensive exercises. Physiotherapy will be much helpful. Avoid squatting or bending position. Ok and take care.