What causes a burning pain in the left lower back, which would radiate to the flank and sometimes all the way around to the abdomen?
It's possibly to do with the sacro-illiac joint. There is a recent forum in back pain about this (under prolotherapy).
What causes a burning pain in the left lower back, which would radiate to the flank and sometimes all the way around to the abdomen?
Thanks in advance.
The pain described could also be the refferal pattern for a nerve higher up the lumbar spine.
could be. i had a problem around T12 and L1 which caused similar pain referal
Quite honestly, it could be one of many many things; from that little, I'd be looking to the lower ribs, upper lumbars and lower thoracics and wanting to rule out Kidneys. Really though, you need to go see a chiro/osteo/physio and get some informed advice.
My most amusing case of a "burning" back pain was in my first year of practice; a single guy who (we later found out) had fallen asleep against a radiator (which was off again by the time he woke up) - obviously living alone, he didn't have anyone to make the obvious diagnosis. This was the first time I've gone from history to examination without having a clue as to what was wrong. I ended up recommending Calamine lotion, and presenting the case at the PRTS meeting on interesting cases / awkward situations.
Thanks for your all replies.
could be. i had a problem around T12 and L1 which caused similar pain referal
Thanks.
I'm Having a lot of Back Pain and Neck Pain, and I was wondering what I could do or what I could take to make it quit the only medicine I have is Motrin&Goodys though.
Antony - are you based in the US? I seem to remember being told to take Goody's Powders when I had a headache (lived in Virginia for a few years). Is Motrin an ibuprofen medication? Should the two be taken together? Think you should take the advice given above, and seek advice from a chiropractor/osteopath/physical therapist.
Similar pain but.....
I had a similar pain but also had worse pain up above the waistline. In my case, it was a floating rib out of alignment. Those don't attach in the front but in the back and caused problems with both my back hurting and with constipation. Once the rib was put back in the problems disappeared. I'm not sure this is your problem but a good chiropractor could sure help narrow it down for you.
Hello friends, first of all let me make this clear that I am not a sports person so I am not specifically aware of the terms used to describe the pain locations. I have been suffering from a back pain of late and as I can recollect I got injured while playing soccer in my college days, now this happened more than 15 years back so am not sure if that has got anything to do with this. I have also undergone an X-ray which has not revealed anything serious, so what could it be?
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In treating lower back pain, unless you are in extreme agony, you will probably start with the least invasive procedure and work your way toward the most invasive. The starting point is to take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or Aleve to reduce swelling. Your doctor might also prescribe a pain-killer. Apply ice wrapped in a towel at frequent intervals to the site of the pain for two days, then apply heat indirectly to your skin.
If the pain does not resolve within a few days of this treatment with bed rest, the doctor will probably order tests while putting you in the hands of a physical therapist and ordering that you do some mild workouts (walking, bicycling, or pool aerobics) and trunk stabilizing exercises. He may have you wear a back brace.
Typical tests are x-ray, CAT scan, and MRI. You may then be referred to a spine specialist a neurologist or orthopedic surgeon. He or she may order additional tests: discography, myelogram, or bone scan. Discography uses a fluoroscope to look at one or more discs which have been injected with a contrast dye. A myelogram does the same, but injecting and looking at the space around your spinal cord. In a bone scan, a specialist injects into a vein a trace amount of radioactive material which travels to and collects in bones. A scanner can then detect spinal problems.
I hope this helps! :o:o:o
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You can try "back exercises", but only if you have a condition that would not be "worsened" by doing so. If you type in "back exercises" for a web search you will find them. You can also use analgesic creams/ointments, and hot/cold treatments (alternating) for 20 minutes every two hours. If your condition is very bad you might have to stay on pain meds, consider surgery or try an NSAID such as Motrin, Tylenol or Aspirin (just be careful not to take too many since it will upset your stomach, should take with food). You should see your primary care MD for further suggestions and to be certain that you have a condition that can be treated with alternative methods. Or go to a massage school and learn how to do it yourself and will decrease aches.