I was on my back and when I sat up to get out of bed today there was a sudden sharp paid across my back, in back at the belt line. The pain comes back when getting up from a chair and some times while walking. It is sharp. We moved to a new home last Tuesday. I tried to be careful moving things around to get settled in. But I m 88 and this activity may have set me up for what happened. Could it be my spine? Up to now it hasn t been a problem. My wife has mild cognitive problems. I haven t said anything to her. If I admitted myself I m concerned that it would be difficult for her to handle it.
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor I can understand your concern for suffering sudden sharp pain across your back. It seems to be a simple sprain of back muscles or a muscle pull which will resolve with home care. It takes time to recover fully at this age or even otherwise also .so don't take tension. Keeping cool and Deep Breathing exercises will strengthen you. Till then, you can take rest.  Lie on the hard surface, do back bending stretching gently, keep your back erect , apply muscle relaxants locally - no massage please. Hot pack on the area, will help alley pain.  A level spoon of turmeric powder with a cup of hot milk, twice a day for few days will help enhance process of recovery by removing inflammation and pain. Avoid bending in front or weight lifting while you can get appointment of a doctor If the pain persists or is unbearable go to ER for preliminary management. Hope this helps solve your query Take Care. All the best