I have had constant back pain since the middle of last year. It first started in the center of my lower back but has now spread up into my spine. My spine hurts now when pressure is exerted on it. It also hurts when I bend forward and backwards. I also get a lot of muscle movements in my back. They started in the center of my back on either side of my spine, now I feel them in my stomach and on the sides of my body. My muscles on both sides of my spine are tight and get really sore especially when sitting. Sometimes my back muscles feel tingly. I have had an X-ray but doctors said they couldnt see anything so they advised me to have physio. I have been having physio for 9 weeks now and my spine and its surrounding muscles still hurt. The pain has spread to other areas of the back since I first started physio. What is wrong with my back?
Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. Your x-ray findings are normal, you may try to get MRI lumbar spine done.2. It will help to analyze the status of your disc and nerve and chord. Depending on the findings you can do what is necessary things.3. The back pain exercise you keep doing on the daily basis.4. A back support / belt is needed in some patients depending on the disc condition.5. Find out the cause and then do accordingly. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you.