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Can Degenerative Disc Disease Cause Muscle Ache In The Lower Back?

In 2001 I had a spinal X-ray showing L3 degenerative disc disease. I recently last week had another x-ray and am waiting for the results. Could my condition of aching and muscle spasm be associated with continued disc degeneration in the L3 lumbar region ? YYYY@YYYY Thank you.
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Disc degeneration is known cause for back pain due to weakened joint between vertebra and instability. Diagnosis degenerative changes leads to loss of disc height and as a result bond between two vertebra becomes weak. this leads to muscle spasm to prevent increased mobility between vertebra.

X-ray will confirm diagnosis. Treatment is use of lumbo sacral belt and tablet Ultracet twice a day. Visit to orthopedic surgeon nearby your area for detailed clinical examination is recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeo
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Can Degenerative Disc Disease Cause Muscle Ache In The Lower Back?

Hi, Disc degeneration is known cause for back pain due to weakened joint between vertebra and instability. Diagnosis degenerative changes leads to loss of disc height and as a result bond between two vertebra becomes weak. this leads to muscle spasm to prevent increased mobility between vertebra. X-ray will confirm diagnosis. Treatment is use of lumbo sacral belt and tablet Ultracet twice a day. Visit to orthopedic surgeon nearby your area for detailed clinical examination is recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza, Orthopaedic Surgeo