My back hurts all the time?

Question

My lower back hurts like all the time, I don't have scoliosis and I have pretttty good posture. It hurts LIKE CRAZY when I get my period but it's less intense when I'm not on my period but still very bothersome.

What could it be?

Answer 1

if it hurts all of the time, you probably don't have good posture. you should see a chiropractor before it worsens. it probably hurts more during menstruation because of all of the hormones being released by your body

Answer 2

Well for one thing, I can tell you why it hurts worse during your period. During your period you have more things in your uterus. It's full of blood and the lining coming off and stuff, so it's heavier than normal. Your uterus attaches to your pelvic bone in your back. So that might be why you experience pain then.

You could also have something called a retroverted uterus. Which is when a uterus is tilted backwards instead of forwards. Only about one in five women have this, but many of the women who do have it complain of pain during intercourse and menstruation.

It could also be a problem with your spinal column, disks, nerves. It could be a number of things. I suggest you go to the doctor to find out what's wrong. Also, don't go to a chiropractor.  I have fibromyalgia and I went to one for almost tree years. I'd feel good for a few days but I'd go right back to hurting. He never, in three years, made anything feel better permanently and I had spent 30 dollars on every visit. He had me go twice a week for three years. It broke me and it did not work!

So go to a real doctor. In fact you may want to tell your doctor you want to see a specialist just in case. It took me almost five years to get someone to take my pain serious so good luck Darling.

Answer 3

When you get your period, many women experience cramps in there back as opposed to their stomach area. This is the same thing as regular cramps; what your feeling is your uterus lining shedding itself.

As for pain when your not on your period, sitting for long periods of a time, sleeping on your stomach, et cetera can all contribute to lower back pain. The best remedy hands down (I believe I've read this in some sort of study a while back) is walking. It works wonders for me.

Also, seeing the chiropractor does a world of good for your lower back pain, as well as any neck pain you may experience. I'd consider going to one.  

Answer 4

Could be your sciatic nerve.  My lower back has always been bad and I have a condition that my doc called sciatica.  I've had this since I was 11 and I'm pushing 40 now.  If I'm in good shape and I'm stretching, it really doesn't bother me but when I've been out of shape, it gets worse.  Strengthen your stomach muscles and do stretches and if it's sciatica, your pain should lessen if not go away together.  

It wouldn't hurt to get a checkup from your doc to rule out other causes for the pain just in case.

Below are some links to some sites about sciatica...check them out and see if the symptoms match yours.  Good luck.

Answer 5

Have you ever had a Bone Scan done?  It's a good thing to have done periodically. Talk to your doctor about seeing a physical therapist or a chiropractor. Physical therapy may help, as well as getting a  series of body adjustments done by a chiropractor. Make sure you're getting plenty of Calcium daily & if you're not,  chew four extra strength Tums (fruit flavored) daily. My doctor advised this for me as a means of getting the Calcium I need since I'm lactose intolerant.

Answer 6

Hello, my name is Dr. Robert Lubke, I work at the Morningside Family Medical Center in Brisbane, Australia. Back pain is generally caused by lifting, bending or rotating and can cause back injuries, especially if you are carrying a heavy load at the same time. Back care starts with good posture, weather sitting, standing or working. Good muscle condition plays a very large part, as poor posture often results in muscle weakness. It is important to maintain muscular strength in both your abdominal muscles and in deep muscles that act directly on the spinal column. If you work at a desk, my advice is to sit in a comfortable posture with the seat backrest supporting the back.

Regards,

Dr. Robert Lubke M.D

( 07 ) 3395 8577

Answer 7

I have lower back problems, and seen a chiropractor for years and all that did was make me broke, I started yoga 1yr ago and that helps me alot,if your not willing to do yoga just do alot of stretches.