Lower Back pain after laying down

[mcs5309]

Injured lower back after going too heavy on machine squats about a 2 years back, then injured it again last year, although the recovery time was half. Since then, I have been unable to do free barbell squats without sharp pain the following day. I have had to stick to leg presses.

In the last few weeks, I have been experiencing similar sharp pains even without any leg work. In fact, it is most painful after a night's sleep or even laying down for a more than 30 min. and then getting up, the pain is at its worst.

Once I'm up and about, the stiffness and pain subside somewhat. I am able to do my workout and cardio as long as I don't squat.

Anyone know why this is and how to recover from it? I never had problems with my sleep position before.

 

[DieYoungStrong]

You get checked for Sciatica?

 

[kate01]

I don't know what could be the reason behinds that. I just simply suggest you please go to doctor regarding this lower back pain problem and also I would like to advice you that do yoga at early morning.

 

[mcs5309]

MRI results in (see below).

Although mild, I show minor disc bulge in three areas. Glad I took the advice on the MRI from some of the posters.

Makes sense that any type of compressive movement to the discs - especially squats, deads, even jogging - and I will wake up the next day with worse pain.

Researched a few different decompression machines DRX 9000, VAX-D - or I could just go purchase an inversion table or chair to do it myself.

Don't know is chiro or ortho doc would be best route. Also, whether I should go PT or A.R.T. as some clinics offer both.

Any insight appreciated!

 

[stomps]

Finally got the docs approval to start working out again have to keep it really light though for a while

 

[mcs5309]

Finished my first week of PT which is 3x's/week for 6 weeks. I also have shoulder impingement which is more painful than the lower back issue. I feel tendonitis/bursitis in my elbow joint as well. I actually feel worse now, especially when waking. Ortho doc has suggested getting cortisone shots to the lower back to help reduce the inflammation during PT. I may need it and for the shoulder (again - had two).

Should I gets the shots? If after my 6 weeks of PT and no improvement, am I doomed if I don't have surgery?

I am 53 and in otherwise good health. On a side note, my doc has rx'd TRT and nandrolone (not for this, but because of my low free T), but haven't yet started. I also am looking into rhGH. I have seen many posts about it helping rebuilding collagen and for joint issues and have asked the ortho docs about HRT and they agree it will definitely help.