Why do I have a back spasm?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have narrowed disc in the center of my back. There were no problems for almost a year. I usually do surfing, yoga, and kung fu. But I woke up early around 3 AM last week with a super sore and stiff back. When I am lying down it hurts to cough, or I will roll from side to side. When I am getting out of bed, if I am upright, the soreness goes away. I can have a nap after lunch, and I do not have a sore at that time. The pain in the back comes due to alignment and causes problems. But it resolves quickly.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The back spasm is due to excessive activity that could have aggravated due to faulty posture in the bed. Do a lot of icing. Stretch your back and your hip flexors. Do spine extension like cobra stretch. If you can, engage in glute stability exercises and do warm-up and cool down. Hope this is helpful for you.

For more information consult a physiotherapist online