right back pain
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Q: What’s the best way to get rid of lower right back pain?
I’m looking for a quick way to get rid of lower right back pain without going to a chiropractor or without any meds.
A: Sorry to hear about your pain. I was researching about the same thing, and came across some info on this site. www.lowerrightback-pain.com .It talks about some quick and simple exercises you can do to get rid of the pain. Good luck!
Q: what would be the cause of lower right back pain?
I have lower back pain on my right side and it is a sharp pain. It hurts when I lay on my side and it hurts when sit up or move around. Could anyone please help me with my problem and tell me what’s wrong with me? I’m a broke college student and I don’t have the money to pay for an emergency room bill. Thanks!
A: Hi Rettajean. As you can see, the answers on this site can be quite ‘diverse’.
A correct diagnosis cannot be made from the limited information you give (and without a good physical examiniation). Did your pain start suddenly or gradually? Does anything (e.g. any position) make it better? Have you had this type of pain before? These are some of the basic questions your doctor should ask.
Additional questions include the following. Did you injure yourself or do any excessive activity prior to the onset of the pain (sudden twisting or fall or lifting or sports excesses, ect.)? Are you having any difficutly with urination? Change in bowel function? Menstrual problems? Do you have a fever? Chills or night sweats? Leg pains or numbness? Any muscle weakness in the legs? Does coughing or sneezing aggravate the pain? These are just some of the questions that need to be answered to help guide your healthcare professional to a correct diagnosis.
Note: If you answer ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, you really should see your doctor or Chiropractor.
Have you tried ice (cryotherapy) to see if that will help the pain? If you do not have an icepack designed for this, you can buy one at any drug store or you can use a large bag of frozen vegetables (corn or peas work well).
Place the icepack or veggies in a thin pillow case cover and place that on your area of pain. Apply the icepack for 20 minutes (if you are doing it correctly you will feel periods of cold, burning, aching, pins/needles and then analgesia/numbness). Do not keep the icepack on more than about 20 minutes. You need to give the area a 1 hour period without ice to allow for return of healing blood flow and to prevent frost bite (freezer burn!). After one hour you can apply the icepack again for another 20 minutes. Repeat as needed.
Best wishes and good luck!
Q: is lower right back pain a symptom of pregnancy?
i think this is my month. i am ttc for sometime. i had lower right abdominal cramps for about 3 days….i think that was implantation cramps and today i have mild lower right back pain. has anyone had it before? i going to take pregnancy test on friday as that would be apt. Thanks in advance.
A: I’m 19 weeks along now and when I do have back pain in this pregnancy, it’s always been on the lower right side, for some reason. Not sure if that makes it a sign but it’s possible, as I know I’m definitely pregnant!
Good luck and lots of baby dust!!
Q: Prolonged and Persistent Upper Right Back Pain?
I’ve been having this weird pain (it’s a nagging pain which never really go off at all) at my upper right back for more than a year. The pain is specifically at one spot but it has now spread to the bottom right back (near the lower right rib cage).
Sometimes, when the pain is getting a little too much to bear, it’ll be painful to breathe in deep.
Anyone encountered this problem before? What is your diagnosis?
A: Been there. Had my spine knocked out of whack at a job, just by reaching too high for something. Went to a Chiropractor, he said the back had a subluxation (out of alignment) causing the muscles to contract. One adjustment was all I ever needed for this. Instant relief for me.
Q: What is this lower [right] back pain?
Today I had a sore abdomen, but now I have a pain on my lower right back.
I started taking some medication my doctor had once prescribed to me for infections, but I was wondering if someone else could else hint or guess at what it is before I freak even more.
The pain itself is felt on my lower back, to the right side, and I can sort of feel it on my lower abdomen, too; mainly on the right. My abdomen feels slightly sore, but I’m guessing it’s an infection [I'm capable of getting urinary infections or any other kind of infections because my appendix burst a couple of years back].
Any idea? Help?
A: It could be a U.T.I. (urinary tract infection). Or kidney stones. Have you tried drinking cranberry juice? Along with quite a bit of water?Look at your urine. It should be almost clear.If you’re having allot of cramps it could be stones. You should probably go to the doctor. After you’ve used the same antibiotics several times they lose the effectiveness. Sorry you are feeling yucky.
Q: What is causing my lower right side back pain?
Since early this morning I have been having pain in the lower right side of my back. Right above the hip. Then when I went to use the restroom after I went there was some blood. Then after that I went several times more and there was no blood. Anyone have any clue as to what this can be?
A: I have had pain in the lower right side of my back for about a year now, but which has got worse in the last two months. Having seen a Doctor and Physiotherapist I’ve come to the conclusion that it has been the result of bad posture, i.e. slouching in chairs, not bending knees when lifting heavy things.
One exercise you can use to improve flexibility is to lie face down on the floor and use your arms to push the top half of your body up into a sort of press up position until you feel a little strain in your lower back, hold for 3 seconds and repeat 10 times or so.
Q: I am a runner with constant lower right back pain when pressure is applied to right foot. What’s going on?
I have a constant pain for the last few days when pressure is applied to my foot. I got into my 4th mile Fri and had to stop due to the pain. I have since been using the elliptical which seems not to bother me! I am 26 yrs old and feel as if i’m to young to have back pains lol. It even pains when walking! Any advice or similiar pains from anyone else?
A: Check your feet alignment, seems one foot is causing the problem, so you need to see a Podiatrist, get your feet checked and perhaps special insoles. Good Luck
Q: Right upper back pain and a headache?
I have the worst pain in my upper right back area, close to my shoulder blade. It feels like I have to crack my back. I can’t even take a deep breath it hurts so bad. I also have a headache, I am not sure that the two are related as I had the headache yesterday before the back pain. Any ideas if the two could be related and also how to get rid of this pain, it’s terrible. I’ve had it before, in the same place, could it be something that I have to have looked at?
A: In reality, the two can very well be related, but I feel that the main problem is the one in your back and not the headache. What it sounds like is a subluxation (misaligned bone) causing nerve impingement. The subluxation could be of a vertebra in your spine or one of the ribs. The most likely muscle being affected is the trapezius muscle. This muscle attaches both in the upper back area and the back of the skull, therefore tension in this muscle can produce a tension headache as well as upper back pain. The absolute best way to take care of this is to go to a chiropractor.
Q: I Have this throbbing internal pain on my lower right back what is it?
Its not just back pain cause it feels like something internal is working over time. Its right in the back almost over my , excuse my language, butt. I have had kidney stones before but this is soo different. Along with this pain i do get, what i like to call kidney shots, it feels like a kidney stone pain but lasts about 5-10 minutes several times throughout the day everyday. Any medical professional want to give me their opinion?
A: You may want to go get checked to see if you have a kidney infection. It’s kind of like having the stones, but the pain is worse, and it lasts longer. I have had a kidney infection before, as well as stones, and I have to admit the infection was much more painful. Go to the doc. and have them test your urine for it. Hope I helped a little bit, and get feeling better!
Q: What is causing my right lower back pain?
I been having constant pain in my lower back on the right side. What can be some causes? I am afraid to take tylenol in case it is my kidneys.
It’s been bothering me for a few days now.
A: I don’t know if your pain is caused by kidney stones, but here’s a link with info on back pain and kidney stones http://www.backandneckpainresources.com/category/back-pain/kidney-stones/ . You should really go see a doctor however.
Q: Recently, I have been having upper back pain right by my right shoulder blade?
Periodically, my upper back (right shoulder blade) has been having this cold, numb sensation. I have minor scoliosis, could this be a factor? I have not been to the doctor lately, and I do not know if my back has gotten worse. What are some ways I could prevent the feeling in my back?
Please answer. 
A: I have minor scoliosis and experience the same thing in the same place. My doctors have never suggested this as a reason although I will mention it next time I go in. I also have MS so I experience similar types of pain in other parts of my body from time to time. For me I think this is the cause. My doc said that it was from sitting for long periods of time at my job but I don’t really buy that.
For you I would say that it definately seems like a nerve pain. Perhaps you have a nerve that it being “hit” or “pinched” by your scoliosis or something else. My MS causes nerve pain but I am not suggesting that you have a nervous system disorder.
Regular pain relievers will not help. Massage and streching may. Try twisting your back when you stretch and reach out to your side.
I would mention this to your doctor since this has happened more than once, although it is probably nothing to be too alarmed about.
*I hate having pain in this spot because you cannot massage it yourself.*
Hope this helps some.
Q: 37wks pregnant with a constant pain in lower right back?
Woke up with a pain in my lower right back. The pain won’t go away and is there thru the fake contractions. Ice pack and tylenol don’t work. Is this just muscle pain or the start of real contractions? Heard that when you get contractions they go from the lower back to the front.
A: My contractions started in the back and like a wave to the front and middle of my belly. They came on like a wave, lasted a few seconds and then disappeared again
You should just put in a call to your doctors answering service or call center, just to be safe (ask questions)
Q: Right lower back pain that shoots down my leg?
I’ve been having a sharp pain in my right lower back recently and it shoots down my leg. It really hurts when I stand up or sit down. Now the reason I’m worried is because I’m only 15 and back pain isn’t suppose to be common in teenagers. I play water polo so i don’t know if that might be it or not.
Does anyone know what this is and how I can cure it?
A: It could be anything, nerve problem, muscle problem, kidneys or a number of other things…It is impossible to answer your question without knowing what the actual problem is. Ask your Doctor for a referral for a CT or MRI scan.
The wrong type of treatment or exercises can do more damage than good and you need to have your back properly diagnosed prior to ANY treatment.
Again you do need to have a CT / MRI scan or such done before allowing ANYONE to touch your back.
Get a professional opinion from the radiologist doing the scan in his report to your doctor and then go from there.
Q: Upper right back pain, hurts to breathe and cough?
I’ve been sick with a cold for a few days but today I’m in serious pain to the right of my spine and a little above the middle of my back. It hurts to breathe and cough and pretty much do anything. Help please
A: you need to see a doctor the flu, influenza and pneumonia is going around!!
Q: Really bad lower right back pain at 23 weeks pregnant?
My lower back is hurting on the right side it just started today and it’s now starting to hurt all the way down my leg when i walk? Any help on what it is or what to do!?
A: Your joints are beginning to get lose you just need a break and take it easy when you feel the pain lay down on your side with a pillow inside your legs and rest walking makes it more painful
