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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lower Back Pain

I have a chronic lower back pain on the left side. it is right above the pelvic girdle but not on the spine. It is difficult to bend over or lift, and I cannot stand for very long. I saw a ortho three years ago who told me it was arthritius not a disc. It is very annoying and keeps me from playing golf and tennis. I am over 70
posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lower back pain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle or ligament strain , bulging or ruptured disks , arthritis , skeletal irregularities and osteoporosis .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon again for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order X-ray , MRI or CT scans , blood tests , bone scan and electromyography . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , ointments to rub into your skin at the site of your pain , codeine or hydrocodone and tricyclic antidepressants . Doctor may also recommend surgery or physical therapy . For now apply warm compresses and take proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Lower Back Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic lower back pain . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle or ligament strain , bulging or ruptured disks , arthritis , skeletal irregularities and osteoporosis .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon again for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order X-ray , MRI or CT scans , blood tests , bone scan and electromyography . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , ointments to rub into your skin at the site of your pain , codeine or hydrocodone and tricyclic antidepressants . Doctor may also recommend surgery or physical therapy . For now apply warm compresses and take proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari