Don't Ignore It, This Is Pinggang Pain That Can Be A Sign Of Serious Health Problems

JAKARTA - Doing various activities every day such as sitting working with computers to exercise can cause back pain. This condition is often considered an ordinary disease and is often neglected.

However, it should be noted that complaints of back pain could be a sign of serious health problems. Back pain that can be a sign of serious problems is referred to as non-mechanical back pain.

"This non-mechanical waistyer is more dangerous, where the patient cannot sit or stand. This is a condition where the spine is unable to support body weight, so sitting or standing is difficult," said a specialist orthopedic consultant at Pondok Indah Hospital, dr. Andra Hendriarto, Sp. OT (K), in the Panglima Polim area, Jakarta, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

These conditions can be a sign of health problems such as infections, tumors, spinal fractures, to osteoporosis. This non-mechanical waist pain is characterized by the patient's body only comfortable when lying down.

"Patients with this sit still sick, just get a good sleep. This is usually accompanied by paralysis and weakness," he added.

Several other signs of back pain indicate serious health problems are back pain accompanied by fever, drastic weight loss, or weak body parts.

This disorder usually occurs at the age of over 50 with progressive symptoms. History of severe trauma such as falling, accidents, or lifting a large burden can also cause non-mechanical back pain.

Therefore, if you have experienced these various symptoms, it is recommended to immediately go to the hospital. An earlier examination is needed for faster treatment, especially non-mechaninal back pain the recovery process takes a long time.

Even though it's less statistically, it's more difficult for the patient and it's more difficult to heal, said Doctor Andra.