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chronic lower back pain?
So I'm a 15-year-old girl and I've had nearly consistent lower back pain for over a year now.... Lately, it's been worse than ever, and because of it my posture is now really terrible. I'm in an orchestra, and whenever we perform, I have to take painkillers in order to sit up straight... it's really getting more troublesome all the time.
It's mainly in the lower back, though sometimes it hurts right below my shoulder blades, too. It also seems to be focused on the left side: my left hip hurts when sitting, and I often limp nowadays without noticing... What could be causing this? How can it be fixed..?
It's mainly in the lower back, though sometimes it hurts right below my shoulder blades, too. It also seems to be focused on the left side: my left hip hurts when sitting, and I often limp nowadays without noticing... What could be causing this? How can it be fixed..?
I think I should also note that though in the past pain was often focused only when attempting to sit up straight, it is now much more indiscriminate. I've been trying not to rely too greatly on painkillers, but I can't seem to find a way to remedy it. Lying flat on my back feels odd (especially when breathing), though doesn't seem to particularly hurt.
Thanks for the response
I have not experienced any significant trauma or injury to my back in the past. I cannot currently arrange a doctor's appointment, either, due to financial issues. Is it possible that this is merely postural kyphosis? I have attempted sitting up straighter in order to correct it, but it is gradually increasing in difficulty, with pain focused in both my back and hips. Stretching used to help, but lately (as of about the past two weeks) has done little.
I have not experienced any significant trauma or injury to my back in the past. I cannot currently arrange a doctor's appointment, either, due to financial issues. Is it possible that this is merely postural kyphosis? I have attempted sitting up straighter in order to correct it, but it is gradually increasing in difficulty, with pain focused in both my back and hips. Stretching used to help, but lately (as of about the past two weeks) has done little.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
How are you? What diagnostic tests were done in the past? Lower back pain may be caused by a variety of issues such as injury or overuse of muscles, ligaments, and joints or pressure on nerve roots in the spinal canal. If there was no history of trauma or injury to the back, spinal deformities, including curvature problems such as severe scoliosis or kyphosis may also be responsible. To rule these out, imaging studies may need to be done as well as direct clinical examination be done by your doctor. Take care and do keep us posted.
How are you? What diagnostic tests were done in the past? Lower back pain may be caused by a variety of issues such as injury or overuse of muscles, ligaments, and joints or pressure on nerve roots in the spinal canal. If there was no history of trauma or injury to the back, spinal deformities, including curvature problems such as severe scoliosis or kyphosis may also be responsible. To rule these out, imaging studies may need to be done as well as direct clinical examination be done by your doctor. Take care and do keep us posted.
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