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What Causes A Crumbling Feeling In The Lower Back?
I am just getting over a stress fracture in my lumbar vertabrae area of
my back. The pain started in October and I received 6 weeks of
physical therapy. I have experienced a crumbling feeling in my
lower back over the last few weeks, but do not understand what this
could be. I continue to take Calcium and Fosamax for my osteoporosis
and I am 60 years of age.
my back. The pain started in October and I received 6 weeks of
physical therapy. I have experienced a crumbling feeling in my
lower back over the last few weeks, but do not understand what this
could be. I continue to take Calcium and Fosamax for my osteoporosis
and I am 60 years of age.
Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.
Another possibility of lower back pain is kidney related pain which can be ruled out by Ultrasonography and renal blood test.
Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care
I have studied your case.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, you can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
I will advise to consult orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further investigation.
Another possibility of lower back pain is kidney related pain which can be ruled out by Ultrasonography and renal blood test.
Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care
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