pressure on lower spine

This year I started having a new problem.
pressure starts to build up in my lower spine.
Feels like a very bad case of constipation. At first that is what I thought it had to be.
But it can happen at any time and it can go away when pain lessens without anything to do with going to bathroom.

I finally realized that at least one main trigger was the new neighbors in my apartment playing their radio with heavy Bass.
When he stopped so did the pressure reduce and stop.

It can also be triggered by cold hitting that area.
Especially cold mornings. And vibrations like from garbage truck or trucks starting up in morning (my apartment is next to parking area)

I've had the problem since spring. I've had it start and stop enough to know the vibrations just have to stop for it to settle down.
Constipation does worsen it so I only eat once a day to reduce any pressure in that area.

It seems to be something with that spot which is then flared up by pressure either from within
Or vibration that it takes as pressure.
Or cold.
Vibration that is strong does make my whole spine unhappy but this isn't just unpleasant achy or throbbing
it's a strong pressure that makes me feel nauseous when it won't let up. It can last for hrs. And the pressure can build in my spine and travel up the longer it lasts. Until I feel the pressure will blow through my skull.
But have the pressure stop at the lower back and the pressure cooker is turned off.

I've been dealing with things for 16 yrs but this is new this yr.

Post Edited (scaredalone) : 11/30/2016 7:09:20 PM (GMT-7)

I'm not a doctor but this sure sounds like stress to me...especially when it happens with certain situations. Your muscles could be tightening because of the stress. As Luvs mentioned, you need to learn to relax. Also perhaps you could ask your neighbor to keep the volume down some on their music because you can hear it loud and clear in your apartment. Maybe take some bakery over when you approach this topic.

Sherrine

Hi everyone thanks for the responses.

The neighbors have improved most of the time. Holiday was more then usual which made things harder.

It's not stress because I can play my music loud and no problem as long as No Bass. It's the thump thump.
Not of course that I play my music loud now that I live in an apartment.
Used to live in a house before this move.

I believe it's the cold mainly that sets it off.
Last night was warmer and I wasn't set off by the cars starting up this morning.

I would love to move somewhere that didn't get below 40 ever.
Prefer 70-90 but would gladly take no lower than 40.
Tonight we have a freeze warning.
Not looking forward.

The one area of daily stress is sadly what gives me the most joy also - my birds.
House can wait when in a lot of pain but birds still need care and Cleaning.
Even eating can wait when can barely think or move but birds still need me.

I used to manage with lots of layers but 3-4 yrs ago nothing stopped the cold from getting through.
Layers do help inside, thank you for the reminder.
Started having bad numbness in arms and right leg that now also effects left.
Falls got scary (and painful of course). Balance and dizziness got much worse esp with last 2 severe falls.
Getting in and out of shower difficult.
Tub became too hazardous.

Stress does make everything worse and just overwhelming.
I used to have groceries delivered by store where I used to live.
Here no stores deliver.
Amazon and Walmart had problems with items stale and sour even in winter and about to expire.
Plus I can't have packages placed on the ground. But not all delivery people willing to follow sign in Red asking to place on stand.
My protein drinks and things like juice r very difficult for me to manage on my own. It's a struggle to lift them. Numbness causes weakness. The more I use arms or legs the weaker they get. Some days i Can lift a bottle of juice some days I can't.
Stress is a part of basic daily activity.

Post Edited (scaredalone) : 12/1/2016 4:16:53 PM (GMT-7)

I also have low back pain that feels like pressure ..

I use a topical pain reliever during the day..

But stretching is extremely important for my back, if i miss stretching my back muscles a few days, i really pay for the lapse.

Some nights before sleep, i put a small soft ball under painful areas that kinda releases the trigger points..others use a tennis ball..but thats too hard for me..the softer ones do the job without hurting.

With trial and error , you can learn to help your low back pain..

There are patches you can wear to provide warmth to that area, in the evening i often use a heating pad on my low back.

As i always ask..have they checked your vitamin d levels?
When mine is low.my pain gets out of whack