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Back hasn’t been hurting a lot struggling to walk and sleep.

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josh55119
josh55119

My lower back (left side above my bum) has been hurting on and off for around a year. About a week ago the pain came back but was Bareable until yesterday. I’m 16 and play at a high level football collage full time, training and gym 3-5 times a week. Since yesterday bending down hurts a lot even trying to stroke my dog hurts. Sneezing hurts rhe most however only hurts for around 10 seconds. Been referred to physio but it’s hurting too much to wait for my appointment. My coach thinks it’s my tight hamstrings and has been stretching them out today. in the night whilst turning over in my sleep I wake up ro a horrible pain in my back, this has happened every night since it’s been hurting more than normal. Also I’m having to limp whilst I walk.

Anyone know what this could be? Been told it could be syatica and tight hamstrings.

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  • Gizmo1963
    Gizmo1963 josh55119

    Posted

    Hi Josh, very sorry to hear you are having so much back pain and it sound identical to what I suffer with. My guess would be sciatica but could also be your tendons or facet joints. You need to either have an MRI scan or at least be referred to a rheumatologist. You may not like heating this but it may be an idea to stop playing football and just do some light stretching exercise st the gym in order to let your body recover so you are not doing any serious damage. Wishing you all the best!
  • Carolineq8
    Carolineq8 josh55119

    Posted

    Ye josh I would push for an MRI and leave the football alone for now, better to be safe than sorry, prevention is better than cure, you do not want to end up like a lot of us on here. 

    You could try ice packs wrapped in a tea towel..20 mins every hour or chiropractic treatment, this is where a doctor will realign your spine taking any pressure of nerves and discs but speak with your GP first and ask if he can recommend a good one, good luck and let us know how you go.

    Listen to your body and don't push yourself until you know what's up😊

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