u/HiddenMermaid11

Hello! I’m hoping someone can read some of my symptoms and offer any type of advice. I’m 38 female, no history of ever having back pain. I’ve had knee pain that comes and goes. Not overweight.

1. Lower back pain for 5 months
2. Feels best when I first wake up and gets worse throughout the day
3. Sitting causes the most pain, but also standing for too long is uncomfortable
4. Twisting and bending side to side hurts
5. Lumbar MRI was clear
6. PT didn’t seem to help much
7. No fall or accident happened
8. Runner who is used to running 20+ miles a week
9. Running doesn’t hurt but I think I pay the price later that day
10. Weight training and poor sleep also seems to trigger a flare up
11. Advil, heat and ice help the pain temporarily

Help! I just want to feel normal again.