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[|Human|] I ve been having some lower back pain just above the waist line on my left hand side. It s muscular, I m pretty sure, because I can feel it when I massage it. Ibuprofen doesn t seem to do anything for it unlike most of my other minor muscle aches from time to time. Anything I can do?
[|AI|]  Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. The pain area which you pointing out is typical for SIX (Sacroiliac joint) dysfunction, which means it is not muscular, but related to the SI joint.  The temporary soothing effect of massage is just due to the relaxation of the tight muscles which go into spasm as protective mechanism, due to stiffness of joints.  These simple exercises can relieve your discomfort and pain. 1. Do self stretching Exercises for back, and hamstrings. Step 1. Lie on your back and bend both your knees, lift them up slowly with hands placed under the knees on both sides. Pull towards your head until you feel the stretch in your lower back and let go. Do it for 4-5 times at one go and 3 times a day. Step 2. Hamstrings stretch. Lie Supine, and bend one knee, the other leg has to be straight. Place both your hands under the bent knee, slowly move it up to 90 degree and then keep straightening it upwards until you feel the back of your leg stretched. Repeat thrice at one go, and 3-5 times a day. 2. Do Chat Doctor.  3. Lie on your back and bend both your knees, place a pillow between both knees and press it for 5 seconds and let go. Do it for 3-5 times at one go and 3 times in a day. Dots:-1. Avoid bending activities. Hope this information is helpful to you. Take Care and have a nice day:)