lower back hurts when sneezing

If your lower back hurts when sneezing then the chances are the problem will be related to nerves as they emerge from to a previous back injury or structural abnormality. The discs, which separate each of the backbones or vertebrae, can push out or prolapse, putting pressure on the spinal cord. Any sudden movement can cause pain, thus the lower back hurts when sneezing. Although it is rare, the way in which the vertebrae line up together may be disrupted during the adolescent years, leading to curvature of the spine, or a single vertebra slipping forwards on the one below. Also, a significant difference in leg length can lead to tilting of the pelvis and therefore occasionally the lower back hurts when sneezing, due to the sudden jolt of the body. Treatment very much depends upon the cause and severity of the underlying problem. Wearing some kind of support will help, but really it's just a case of bracing yourself in the several seconds pre-sneeze warning, to ensure that if your lower back hurts when sneezing, the pain is minimised.