<human>: I am 33 and have been having lower back spasms for about 10 years where I get a shooting pain and my back seems to lock up. About a month ago I began experiencing ongoing pain in my back. I stopped doing yoga and heavy aerobic classes and have begun walking instead. I feel no pain during this. Recently I began experiencing pressure on my tail bone when I need to defecate. Im sick of the constant pain...any ideas?
<bot>: Hi, I have read your problem. Usually back pain is managed with painkillers till 1-month period. If it persists beyond 1 month, then further investigations are done. Since you have a bad pain I will suggest the following: - Back pain can be due to many reasons. You should get x-ray lumbosacral spine in AP and Lateral and x-ray coccyx in lateral view done send us report or discuss it with your doctor. Only then further management can be advised. - Avoid heavy weight lifting pushing and pulling heavy objects, because it will further increase back pain. Try to sit on soft surface or on pillow. - You can take medicine like painkillers + muscle relaxants by discussing it with your doctor. Your husband may need stronger painkillers which are available on prescription only. He can try ibuprofen or naproxen till he sees his doctor. - Apply hot packs for 30 min in morning and evening in affected parts. I hope it helps. You are welcome to ask further health related queries. Thanks.