I ve had scoliosis for over 20 years. Last week, I started training with a personal trainer b/c I want to get overall strength. Since my training, my back has been throbbing. It isn t a shooting pain. It is uncomfortable. I am also having trouble sleeping. (I purchased a very expensive mattress last summer when my old mattress wasn t cutting it.) Should I stop my training? Or is the pain a sign that weak muscles are getting stronger?
Hi welcome to ChatDoctorI have gone through your query regarding throbbing back pain. Dear, you have scoliosis which is not a disease, but rather it is a term used to describe any abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. It is notable point that scoliosis results in spinal deformity, but is not typically a cause of back pain. You have started training for over all strength ?  Not a bad idea. Your training is not at all the cause of your throbbing in back , if it is done properly. Stopping training is no solution for your problem. Your mattress should be hard, supporting your back. Reasons which Cause Throbbing Lower Back Pain are several . Our back acts as a main structural support to our body, it keeps us upright, flexible and strong. Your faulty posture can cause deformity in muscles, nerves or tissue, hindering the normal function and flexibility, causing pains. Another because we should understand is, our faulty food habits and our derailed lifestyle and lack of physical activity. Gas formation is the prominent symptom bothering anywhere from head to toe. I would like to suggest you to modify your lifestyle and food habits for strengthening your Immune system. A regular balanced diet including all essential nutrients in natural form fiber, fresh fruit, veges, ginger, garlic, AMLA, Aloe vera juice, A spoon of turmeric powder + Almond oil with a cup of hot milk at bedtime help to eliminate gas /acidity, Lemon juice in a glass of warm water with a pinch of salt and black pepper sufficient hydration help eliminate gas (VAT ATV), do exercise - back bending only, no front bending allowed stretching, walking, yoga - Set Band, Bhujjangasan, Dhanurasan, Panama -Deep breathing, Vajjarassan, Kapalbhatti under trained guide help eliminating gas, alley pains & help stay healthy. Avoid fried fast foods too much of sugar, tea, coffee, alcohol, smoking, stress, constipation. Take total rest for 2 -3 days in case of severe pain, Hot pack application on back, applying relaxant ointment gives instant relief. Hope this helps solves your query. Take care, All the best.Don't hesitate to get back if you have any further query