I have been experiencing pain in my back on the right-side only. It doesn't hurt to touch or when I'm walking or standing. It hurts the most sitting, especially as I am sitting down or as I am standing up. Has anyone else experienced this? After some initial research, I found that some possible causes are kidney infection, nerve damage, muscle strain, etc. But my symptoms just don't seem to fully line up with anything. I am afraid to try stretching it in case it is something internal. It seems like the only treatment for such pain is taking medicine to reduce the feeling of pain until it goes away. I am not a fan of pain meds so wondering what else I can do. Your help and suggestions would be great!
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I experienced the same thing. If you had a Kidney infection though you would know it and you are right, Susan, you need to go right to hospital. I get all my lower back pain info from one place (I'll put the link below) in terms of exercises and treatments. Like you, I do not like pain meds, so this is an effective alternative.
http://lowerrightbackpainhq.net/category/treatments/
May 12, 2013 - 6:45pmThis Comment
well, i can tell you that It's usual cause to visit physician , I had back pain many times , my mother and grandfather also has pains in back i think its genetical with me , when back pain hits me usually exercises and stretches help me , at last time i found interesting resource about lower right back pain : http://lower-rightback-pain.com with some easy exercises,
May 10, 2013 - 4:00amwell you can also search anywhere on video portals, there are lots of video tutorials ))
I had the exact same thing. I saw a chiropractor, pain doctor, and my main doc and the only thing that worked - stretching! The most helpful place I found for my stretches was www.lowerrightbackpainhq.net but there are lots of other videos on youtube. I also have crohn's disease so I am wondering if those two are related.
May 9, 2013 - 10:21amJust to give you an update, I am no longer experiencing pain in my back. The pain went away after about 3 days. I have been able to continue running and am even getting ready to run my third marathon on Sunday, yikes! Just saying that makes me nervous.
I am working on my posture and hope after the marathon do invest in some yoga classes.
Thanks for the help Susan!
January 15, 2013 - 10:09amHi Shana
I suspect you tapped a nerve somewhere and it got itself righted!
Good luck in your third marathon - wow! I can hardly run to catch a bus, I'm useless at it!
Susan
January 15, 2013 - 2:34pmThank you for your feedback Susan! I hadn't thought about posture...which I will have to admit that mine is not the best. Plus, I am on the computer ALL DAY so I am constantly sitting. I think your suggestion to improve my posture may help, well it can only help :)
It is so strange though because it seems like it all of the sudden I had this shooting pain in my back and only on my right-side. It started two nights ago and is feeling a little better today. I even ran a good 8 miles last night and it didn't hurt during the run, but it killed when I sat down afterwards. Very strange.
January 10, 2013 - 2:29pmHi Shana!
I have issues with my lower back (Spondylosis) that causes this kind of pain, especially after periods of inactivity like sitting down for a while. In fact, most people start getting a tiny bit of spine degeneration by the time they are 30! Normally it's nothing serious and I have no kind of arthritis but it might be worth getting it checked out.
You are young and healthy so hopefully your organs are fine - perhaps your posture needs work.
Also, this may not actually be a back issue but a hip or pelvic issue - both of thee can cause lower back pain by causing the pain to radiate from the hip or pelvis to the back. Something to think about. Also, I hate suggesting xrays, but you may need some if this pain doesn't go away.
If you're not ready to see a doctor, try a yoga or Pilates class that focuses on alignment of the spine, hips and pelvis. There are so many combinations and fusions of these forms of exercise that there should be one out there with this kind of focus.Any gym or clinic can help with suggestions.
By the way, if you think you have a kidney infection - don't hesitate to see a doctor immediately - those can get serious - read more here: http://www.empowher.com/condition/kidney-infection/definition . Kidney stones could also be an issue but again, your age and fitness level are working with you, although they can and do happen to anyone.
Let me know what you think!
Susan
January 10, 2013 - 1:37pm