I dont have a family doctor but I have BC/BS health insurance. About 3 days before Easter my lower back starting hurtingThe pain was most of the time but increase incredibly when I sit. It really hurt mainly down my right side; hip, knee Etc.. Well it hadnt gotten any better pain has actually gotten worse and now it starts in my lower back spreads to both hips and my left knee its throbbing. And is still increased when I sit down. I didnt not fall our anything to have hurt my back recently. But did have some instances over 10 years ago that maybe contributes. I dont know if course for sure... Is this er worthy?
Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. It looks from your details that most probably you may be having one of the following- -Sacroiliac strain -Prolapsed intervertebral disc at your lower back -Simple back strain The abnormal posture is one of the reason which does contribute to all this. There are some other reasons like injury to your back, spondylosis,etc. which can lead to this problem. Before going forward you should do following- -Have an x-ray of your back. The MRI will be best to check for a problem at back. -Get basic blood investigations like TDLC, ESR to check for presence of an infection. You should do following to have relief in this- -Take a good analgesic like Advil or sleeve. -Do strict bed rest. -Do warm fomentation at your back with help of a red rubber bottle available OTC. Hope this will help in relieving your problem in next 5-7 days. Wish you a happy & healthy life.