I am 19 and have had lower back pain for about roughly 6 months. It was a pretty sudden onset... I have been actively in karate since I was 14. I skate a lot, roller skating and often times, ice skating too- and it hurts but it doesn t stop me from doing so. Been to one doctor(about 4 months ago) and they said I have lost the curve in my spine , but did no xrays.. just gave me meds that did pretty much nothing. Could this spine curve be what s causing my pain? It feels deep in my back, and is a constant ache. I have another appt on Thursday (next week), and am really nervous. It s a different doctor, so I would like to know what I could expect. The pain hasn t gotten any worse over the time period. Just the same... I have a couple of days it hurts worse, if I m leaning or aggressively doing an activity, but the norm doesn t make it feel an worse. If it were a serious disease (I.E. CANCER?!) would my pain be much worse by now? I have no other symptoms other than the lower, left part of my back (from my side to my spine). Also would like to add it hurts the worst when I m sitting and extend my legs out. My mom has a slipped (Herniated) disk... she thinks this could be the problem. ?
Welcome to Chat Doctor Forum Hi. Blinde., you need to be clinically examined, evaluated, and investigated with X-ray, MRI, to find the cause., only after this you will be treated... at this young age there is very less chance or no chances of cancer, it could be AVDP(disc prolapse), Consult orthopedic.  Take care.