backache

i suffer from chronic backache and would experience back sprains almost every 2 years. the last major attack i had was last jul. it occurred early in the morning when i went for my morning walks where i felt a slight click on my lower back when i tried to bend down to pick something from the floor. it quickly developed into a bad back and it got worst with time. at its peak, i couldn't stand nor sit properly and had to hold onto things to stabilise myself. thankfully, that superbly painful period was over. but the lingering pain persisted till today. 

i had managed this pain by doing my regular walks and going for my chiropractic treatments. unlike previous occasions where the back would recover after a week or two, the pain continued this time round. it got me worried enough to seek professional help. the specialist i saw 2 months back suspected it could be due to an annular tear but needed to put me through an x-ray and an mri before he can be sure if it was the case. he also referred me to the physiotherapist to help strengthen my back.

the physiotherapist saw me last month. and he assessed that it was due to weak muscles instead of an annular tear given that the pain had subsided quite a bit. and he also taught me some basic exercises to strengthen my back. i went for the x-ray and the mri scan this morning and will be seeing the doctor next week. let's see what he says...

:-)