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Lower right back pain when sleeping on left side
Lower “right back pain “ when sleeping on left side. Also same pain
Intensifises when I twist my body to stand up from my lying position
On the bed.
This pain on my lower right back has been an ongoing problem
I visited my family doctor who that it was perhaps a muscular problem.
I supplied a urine sample and the results were negative to my doctor.
I also visited a chiropractor who examined me to find that I have a weakness in my right side. He treated me with laser and supplied
Me with a waist support which helps during the daytime but said
I should not sleep with it on.
Has anyone any further medical advise that might help me.
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I have a right leg radiculopathy related to spinal surgery in 2018. This is going to sound ridiculous, but I suggest going on Google and writing as much detail as possible- your preferred position in sleeping, description of the pain, any spinal diagnoses. The AI feature will give you tips from trusted sources (like Mayo).
I was waking up in the morning, but when getting out of bed, feeling tremendous trunk pain- Google offered two easy tips- I’ve been doing them the past week and they are really helping, my terrible trunk pain on getting up has gone from a 10 to a 2 (which I think is usual old person discomfort). I also was being woken up by an “electric shock” feeling in my right big toe, Google suggested wearing to bed a thicker “cabin” sock on that foot. I haven’t been woken up with the zap since I started doing that, 6 days and counting.
OF COURSE, you need to be cautious about AI, but in my case, the tips were innocuous, just a different way of doing things and they’ve really helped.
Forgot to say, you probably already know this, but asking your PCP for a Physical Therapy referral is a really good idea. The PT can help you work on strengthening and give you a Home Exercise Program to do to get stronger. They’ll talk with you about the waist belt, there are a lot of differing opinions. Many don’t recommend as the belt provides support and makes your own muscles work less, which isn’t what you want for muscle weakness.
Good luck!
@wilfkot29, I moved your question to the Spine Health support group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/spine-health/
You posted in Visiting Mayo Clinic originally. If you would like to speak to a Mayo Clinic expert, you can request an appointment here: https://mayocl.in/1mtmR63
Have you considered seeing a physical therapist?
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