Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Posted on Sat, 9 Jan 2016

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Question : My husband has been suffering a lower back pain that hurts him even to walk. What should he do

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of lumbosacral radiculopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Low back pain in this age is commonly due to lumbosacral radiculopathy due to degenerative spine disease.

Is there any history of radiation to lower limb, any weakness, sensory loss, urinary complains?

Any history of trauma?

Is there any previous imaging done?

Pain killers and muscle relaxant may help along with physiotherapy.

X-ray or Mri may be required depending upon clinical findings on examination.

Avoid lifting weights, stooping forward, squatting position.
Please visit and get examined by a neurologist.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Do get back to me for further queries.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee