What causes a lump in the lower back?
Patient: Hi I have a lump about the size of a half golf ball in the lower right of my back ( just where the dimple is ) It hurts me most when I try to get out of bed in a morning, or when I get up after relaxing, a massuer confirmed that its not a muscle knot, I am waiting to go for a scan, what could it be Doctor: hi.it is best if you consult with a doctor, preferably a general surgeon, for medical and physical examination. based from your description, it could be a cyst (a sebaceous or a keratinous type), a fibroma or a lipoma. these lesions can occur anywhere in the body and have the tendency to recur.  management (medical and surgical) will be directed accordingly.hope this helps.good day!!~dr.kaye