CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : low back pain / numbness http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:08:55 +0000 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:59:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1489 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[low back pain / numbness : Our user asked: &#034;I have been...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1489&PID=2069&title=low-back-pain-numbness#2069 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 1489
Posted: Jul 31 2013 at 10:59am

Our user asked: "I have been waking up in the mornings with my mid back and spine area numb, it falls asleep just like if I had been sitting on leg or resting on an arm. Why am I experiencing this? What casues it to feel like its asleep? I am way overwieght and so I know that that doesn't help my low back pain problems. I know I have a weak back. I have low back stiffness at times, with movement after standing say 30 minutes or so. If anyone can give an answer or point me in a direction to look, I would appreciated it. Thanks!"
 
Ask a PT Response: "Without physically examining you it would be difficult to determine why your back feels like it is falling asleep. Numbness can be associated with compression/irritation of a nerve or with circulation issues. It might be a good idea to seek further medical attention to address your condition. Sorry I could not have been of more help."
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