My back is really hurting when I stand and try and get things done - it is a spot like where the kidney is on the left side. I am a female. Its been doing this for months. Last July my doctor just gave me a sheet of exercises to do but it did no help
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. After going through your query I think your mother is suffering from chronic backache. Treatment of back pain is exercises and analgesics (diclofenac).  Sometimes vitamin D deficiency is the cause so get her vitamin D checked. If it is low then vitamin D supplementation (with milk) can be taken. Avoid long continuous standing. Sit in a straight posture. Eat milk and milk product, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily. As per my understanding, you have a tender spot on left side. Many of my patients relieved after applying triamcinolone injection locally over the spot. You may consider this after discussing with your treating doctor. To further investigate MRI of the region is advised. I think your query answered. Welcome to any follow-up query