I am a 76 year old male. I am in generally good health. On vasetec for high blood pressure and zocor for cholesterol. Very active. My problem- I wake up around 4:00 am with severe pain in my back. After stretching and walking for 30 minutes, the pain usually goes away.Any advice?Thank you.Bobby HammondE-mail  YYYY@YYYY
Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  I hope you feel better soon usually pain increases with age, weight, bad sitting and sleeping postures, heavy weighing, vigorous movements.  Try to avoid such exercises and follow on your physiotherapy and neck and spinal stretching exercises are of very good value. Hot massages are relieving you may follow up with a good chiropractor is fine in most of the cases.  In more moderate to severe cases painkillers like Advil tabs when needed, topical anti-inflammatory gels, muscle relaxants and vitamin B supplementation is effective.  If pain persists X-ray and MRI scan on spine and follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management. Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.