What are Common Causes of Sudden Lower Back Pain? Discussion Comments Bymotherteresa— On Jan 09, 2009 Eating green vegetable, such as broccoli and spinach that contain vitamin K, helps with absorption of calcium in the bones, which in turn makes the bones stronger. ...
This is a condition caused by a breakdown of the lumbar discs between the vertebrae. These damaged disks cause instability and inflammation in the lower back. In this case, you may experience muscle spasms, pain and even sciatica. The pain in the lower back will get worse when you make any...
Spasmodic Dysphonia Spasmodic dysphonia is condition in which the voice does not sound normal. The voice may sound unusual, and may stop suddenly. This condition can also cause difficulty speaking. Spasmodic dysphonia is caused by involuntary movements (spasms) of certain muscles in the voice box ...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). In MS, the immune system attacks and damages or destroys myelin, a substance that surrounds and insulates the nerves. The myelin destruction ...
Muscle spasms in my legs at night. Pain in the hamstring of the back of my left ankle while walking. Achilles tendon. I had none of these symptoms before taking this medication. Lowest dose 2 times a month. So far, I have had 6 injections. Will do a blood test in the next two ...
but nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen) may be more beneficial for spinal pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories should be used in lower dosage courses for a short period of time with gastrointestinal caution, whereas corticosteroids have the least evidence for treating no...
Hypocalcemia is characterized by decreased levels of calcium in the blood. Most times, it doesn’t cause any symptoms, however if levels are severely low, it can cause symptoms like muscle spasms, confusion, and numbness in the mouth and hands. ...
Heat helps decrease pain and muscle spasms. Apply ice on your back for 15 to 20 minutes every hour or as directed. Use an ice pack, or put crushed ice in a plastic bag. Cover the bag with a towel before you apply it to your skin. Ice decreases swelling and pain....
Is Your Job Causing Back Pain? A job that involves pulling, lifting, or twisting with the low back can cause injury and low back pain. Even prolonged sitting in an awkward position can cause low back pain. Standing on your feet for hours on end? That can cause lower back pain too. Th...
One idea suggests that side stitches are simply diaphragm spasms. Another school of thought states that when blood is diverted away from your diaphragm, which needs blood during exercise, it causes a cramp in the area, — a side stitch. ...