Patient's question:
The child is now 14 months old. During pregnancy, I experienced lower left back pain. After the cesarean section, the pain persisted for more than a year. The discomfort was manageable, but it never fully healed. I tried both Chinese and Western medicine, but the symptoms returned whenever I stopped taking medication.In the past few months, the lower back pain gradually subsided, but it never fully recovered. If I do housework for more than 40 minutes or walk around the mall for more than two hours, my left lower back starts to ache. If I rest lying down and get up to walk within an hour, I experience severe soreness and tightness in my left lower back, making it impossible to move or walk normally. It takes at least a few hours of rest to recover and return to normal activity. The lower back pain also disappears after resting for a day.
What is this condition, and why is this happening?
Doctor's answer:
The causes of lower back pain can be varied. For lower back pain caused by overexertion or physical labor, injury, it could be due to muscle strain, a fracture, or weak intervertebral discs, especially when accompanied by numbness in the lower limbs. It is not possible to rule out the possibility of a herniated disc. If it occurs during pregnancy, it may be due to muscle strain. If it is not too severe, you can take it easy and rest. Through proper care, cold compresses, or massage, wait a few days to see if it improves.