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Suggest Treatment For Osteoarthritis And Upper Back Pain

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Question : My wife has severe upper back pain &was diagnosed with osteo arthiritis, however when she lays down on her back the pain is less & after resting disappears. Do you think this is consistent with the diagnosis.?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (5 hours later)
Brief Answer: This is mechanical type of pain Detailed Answer: I think diagnosis is correct. Back pain can be of two type. Neural in which nerve pinching is there, such pain is not get altered with rest. Other variety mechanical back pain is less with rest. So most probably your wife is complaining of mechanical back pain. I would suggest following things . 1. She should take calcium and vitamin d3 daily. 2. She should wear a lumbosacral belt to support her spine when she is travelling or standing for prolong time. 3. Tablet Myoril will help her for muscle spasm. 4. She should learn back muscle strengthening exercises at physiotherapy center and do it regularly at home. 5. She should avoid bending forward for lifting any object. 6. Hot water fomentation twice daily and Diclofenec ointment will also help him.
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Suggest Treatment For Osteoarthritis And Upper Back Pain

Brief Answer: This is mechanical type of pain Detailed Answer: I think diagnosis is correct. Back pain can be of two type. Neural in which nerve pinching is there, such pain is not get altered with rest. Other variety mechanical back pain is less with rest. So most probably your wife is complaining of mechanical back pain. I would suggest following things . 1. She should take calcium and vitamin d3 daily. 2. She should wear a lumbosacral belt to support her spine when she is travelling or standing for prolong time. 3. Tablet Myoril will help her for muscle spasm. 4. She should learn back muscle strengthening exercises at physiotherapy center and do it regularly at home. 5. She should avoid bending forward for lifting any object. 6. Hot water fomentation twice daily and Diclofenec ointment will also help him.