What's the matter with the soreness in both sides of the waist?

Soreness and swelling on both sides of the waist may be caused by lumbar muscle strain, urinary system diseases, gynecological inflammation, lumbar degenerative disease, or cold and dampness, etc. It can be relieved by hot compress physiotherapy, drug treatment, local massage, improving living habits, and medical examination.

1. Lumbar muscle strain:

Maintaining poor posture or overexertion for a long time can lead to chronic damage to the waist muscles, which is manifested as soreness and stiffness on both sides. It is recommended to avoid sitting and standing for long periods of time, move your waist for 5 minutes every hour, and choose a hard bed when sleeping. In the acute stage, local hot compress can be used to promote blood circulation, and in the chronic stage, rehabilitation training such as Xiaoyanfei can be performed to enhance the strength of the core muscles.

2. Urinary system problems:

Diseases such as kidney stones and nephritis may radiate to the waist, causing soreness and swelling, often accompanied by abnormal urination or fever. The pain caused by kidney stones is often unilateral cramping, while chronic nephritis is mostly bilateral persistent dull pain. Routine urine examination and urinary tract ultrasound examination are required. After diagnosis, Paishi granules or antibiotics can be taken for treatment.

3. Gynecological inflammation:

Gynecological diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis in women can easily cause lumbosacral swelling, which may be aggravated during menstruation. Typical accompanying symptoms include lower abdominal pain, abnormal leucorrhea, etc. It is recommended to undergo gynecological examination and pelvic B-ultrasound. After diagnosis, Chinese patent medicines such as Fuke Qianjin Tablets and infrared physiotherapy can be used.

4. Lumbar degeneration:

Lumbar disc herniation or bone hyperplasia may compress nerve roots, causing stiffness in the morning and worsening of sitting for long periods of time. Mild cases can be relieved by traction treatment, while severe cases need to consider transforaminal endoscopic surgery. In daily life, you should avoid bending down to lift heavy objects and strengthen your lower back muscles such as the five-point support method.

5. Cold and damp invasion:

Being in a humid environment for a long time or having a cold waist will cause qi and blood to not flow smoothly, which will be manifested as a sense of soreness and swelling that is aggravated by cold. It is recommended to pay attention to keeping the waist warm, use a moxibustion box to moxibustion the Mingmen point, and add an appropriate amount of warm ingredients such as ginger and cinnamon to the diet. You can use a hot compress with a salt bag for 30 minutes while sleeping to improve circulation.

It is recommended to maintain 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day, such as brisk walking or swimming, to enhance waist muscle endurance. Pay attention to supplementing protein and calcium in your diet, and eat more milk, fish, black sesame and other foods. Avoid wearing waist-revealing clothing and wear waist protectors in air-conditioned rooms. If the symptoms persist for 2 weeks or occur with accompanying symptoms such as numbness of the lower limbs and difficulty urinating, you need to go to the orthopedics or urology department in time. If necessary, conduct an MRI examination to rule out serious organic diseases. When sleeping at night, it is recommended to lie on your side with your knees bent to reduce the pressure on your lumbar spine, and choose a medium-hard mattress.