May flowers have been blooming here in Northern Kentucky for a few weeks, but those beautiful colors have also brought about an increased pollen count. For those that suffer from allergies it can be a frustrating time as you try and enjoy the warm weather only to be afflicted with fits of sneezing and sometimes one can discover a hidden spasm of back pain when you sneeze.
A shooting pain when one coughs or sneezes may be an indication of nerve root pressure. The pain is usually sharp and burning and is made worse by sneezing and coughing. The added pressure on the nerve roots can cause nerve pain. Often this pain is described as a shooting pain that can radiate down into the legs.
Depending on the cause of your low back pain, symptoms may be better or worse in various positions, such as bending forward or backwards. If bending forward increases symptoms, walking, lying down, and movements that straighten the spine usually relieve symptoms. The opposite is also true: if your symptoms are worse when you stand or walk, they are usually relieved by sitting down or lying down on your back with your knees bent, and by gentle exercises to bend your spine forward.
If you are experiencing a shooting pain when you cough or sneeze, especially if it is traveling down to your legs, we would encourage you to call our office at (859) 331-9566. www.nkychiropractor.com
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