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Constant Lower Back Pain, Spreading To Spine, Neck, Legs. X Ray Suggest Degenerative Arthritis. Suggestions?
I went to doctor because of constant lower back pain and it goes up my spine, neck and shoulder stiffness, weakness in legs . Had xrays done and I have degenerative arthritis in my spine. and my right arm, muscles below elbow hurt so bad it hurts to even pick something up. I work 8 hrs a day on my feet and now I have pain in the arches of my feet and a burning feeling. My question is, is it fibromyalgia like my doctor says or could it be something else.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your Xray report suggests age related changes in your low back. If you are not suffering from numbness or weakness in your lower limb(s) or able to sit for prolonged time then nothing to worry.
1. Sleep over hard surface without using mattress,
2. Avoid lifting weights by leaning forward or bending your back. Rather sit and lift the object,
3. Exercises for strengthening your back muscles like lifting legs straight, bending legs over chest, pelvic bridging exercises - twice a day will help you.
4. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Please consult your doctor before following my advise.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
Your Xray report suggests age related changes in your low back. If you are not suffering from numbness or weakness in your lower limb(s) or able to sit for prolonged time then nothing to worry.
1. Sleep over hard surface without using mattress,
2. Avoid lifting weights by leaning forward or bending your back. Rather sit and lift the object,
3. Exercises for strengthening your back muscles like lifting legs straight, bending legs over chest, pelvic bridging exercises - twice a day will help you.
4. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Please consult your doctor before following my advise.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Hi,
It seems that you are having osteo-artheritis in your spinal vertebrae giving irritation or pressure on nerves causing pain, burning sensation in your limbs.
Consult ortopedic surgeon and get examined.
Physiotherapy, cervical traction, short way diathermy will give you good relief.
Do back extension exercise.
Take calcium and multivitamin supplements.
Ok and take care.
It seems that you are having osteo-artheritis in your spinal vertebrae giving irritation or pressure on nerves causing pain, burning sensation in your limbs.
Consult ortopedic surgeon and get examined.
Physiotherapy, cervical traction, short way diathermy will give you good relief.
Do back extension exercise.
Take calcium and multivitamin supplements.
Ok and take care.
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