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Hi Friends,

I'm new to this forum. I have joined this forum to get suggestions or advice on my back pain problem which keeps on increasing day by day. I am only 22 years old and have been experiencing severe lower back pain for at least two years now. It only hurts when I've been standing or walking for an hour or more, but it is so bad that it is affecting me at work. The only thing that makes it better is leaning forward or sitting down - but when I do one of these two, the pain practically goes away until I straighten up or stand again. I also experience pain in my feet around the same time my back starts hurting, but I'm not sure if the two are related. Is this something I should see a doctor about? As I said, I am only 22, and I weigh about 110 lbs so it shouldn't be an overweight issue.

I would suggest that you seek out a good physio who will be able to assess your spine. The physio will be able to give you a report (by request)if necessary, for your GP. He/she (physio)may also give you exercises to strengthen your core muscles which would help to keep your back in correct alignment. It may be as simple as poor posture?
Have you suffered an injury of any kind prior to the onset of your pain?
Let us know how you get on.
Cheers Jules

Really thank you for your advice. No I don't had any back injuries before it is mainly because of the type of my profession(Web architect- have to sit infront of the computer for 8 hours a day) . And I always prefer much cheaper ways of treatment and I'm following through such a site now http://www.irehab.com, which is suggested by a friend recently. Now I have been following it. It works pretty well for me. Any way thank you once again for your advice.