I am 41 years old and overweight. I have been having low back pain for many years, triggered by too much standing or bending, but it has been tolerable with ibuprofen. Since it got cold a few weeks ago it is unrelenting, not brought on by activity, and much worse (but still not severe). My mom, who is deceased, had a lot of back problems but I don t know what all they were besides arthritis. I had xrays done last night and have the images but it is going to be a week before I get a report due to Thanksgiving. I was hoping to have someone look at them and tell me if there appears to be anything unusual.
Hi, Looking to the history your low back pain might be due to some degenerative changes in your lower vertebrae producing OST- arthritis. There might be having osteophytes formation, slipped disc or damage to vertebrae giving pinched nerve pressure or local muscle stiffness. Go for x-ray lumbosacral region. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Physiotherapy, short way diathermy will be of much helpful. Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements. Avoid weight lifting and more bending as it might aggravate your condition. Ok and take care.