Ask the Doctor

Persistent waist pain

Published by

Two weeks ago, after a night of heavy dancing at a friend’s birthday party, I developed waist pain.  Since then, I have applied several types of balms, and taken many pain killers without any improvement. Kindly tell me what to do. I am just 60 years of age.

Habeeb (by SMS)

 

At 60, you will need to avoid putting too much pressure on your waist either through dancing or other active activities. Even though you may still feel young, the truth is that your body is already ageing. At this moment, I will suggest an x-ray of the waist in order to confirm that all is well with your bones and ligaments. If the X Ray comes out normal, sleeping on a hard surface could go a long way in resolving the pain.

Published by

Recent Posts

  • Health

UI to institutionalise healthy living day, promotes preventive healthcare

The University of Ibadan (UI) is to institutionalise a University-wide Healthy Living Day to promote…

November 12, 2026
  • Energy

Seplat restored 90-Idle offshore wells in less than 24 months —CEO

Seplat Energy Plc has restored 90 previously idle offshore wells in less than 24 months,…

November 12, 2026
  • Education

FG targets 250,000 teachers with N2bn professionalisation investment

The Federal Government has earmarked N2bn for the professionalisation of 250,000 teachers by 2027 under…

November 12, 2026
  • Politics

ADC receives Lifu’s judgment, decries timing of release

The Presidential Campaign Council of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the release…

November 12, 2026
  • Education

Commissioner tasks Sokoto principals to drive change in education

Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Sokoto State, Professor Ahmad Ladan Ala, has challenged principals…

November 12, 2026
  • Politics

I will protect Christians, Muslims, other faiths, Gbenga Hashim tells US Congress

Accord presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has told the United States Congress and the United…

November 12, 2026

This website uses cookies.