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(10-20-2014 09:19 AM)Laurifer Wrote:  

Reviving this thread as I am hoping I can receive some input on two issues that have been going on with my back.

1. I've been having a minor dull ache in my middle-right portion of my back. I feel it much more when I lean slightly forward and put my chin to my chest. I am worried it could be a kidney issue? It hasn't gotten worse nor has it felt better.

2. The second issue is the area that meets my left buttock and lower left back. This area has always been a problem spot for me. Once or twice a year I might do an incorrect lift in the gym and feel the pain in that area come on. I think it must be the shape of my spine or something? It doesn't hurt to touch, but it does in various postures and when I pull my lower back muscles inward. One morning it felt like someone stuck a knife there and my body just froze, and I ended up in bed for half the day.

Are these common issues? Would you happen to know any solutions to help deal with them?

Hey Laurifer,

Thanks so much for shading where the pain is - helps me big time.

Let's focus on the first pain to begin with. (Sounds like it is more constant that the other).

What makes you think kidney issues? Does it hurt when you go to the toilet?

Generally when you pull the chin to chest it pulls on the nerves that run up and down the spine. The fact that this worsens your pain indicates some 'neural tension' along the middle back (fancy term for nerves not gliding properly).

Have you tried to foam roll the middle back before? If so, has this worsened or improved the middle back pain?

Which of these movements bring on the right sided pain? (Turning both sides)



Does it hurt when you take deep breaths or cough?

How long have you had this pain for? Did one incident bring it on?