What to do for severe backpain due to wear and tear arthritis after pain killers, physiotherapy have not helped?
Patient: hi i am a female aged 52 i have servere back pain i have had xrays but they come back normal i have had back pain for 2 years but im just being told i may have wear and tear arthritis  and to take pain killers and see physio  i have done all this but it dosent help Doctor: Back pain after 50 is more commonly due to low calcium. Are you taking any calcium if not than take vitamin D 3, calcium 1000 mg daily. Apart from that you can wear a belt to support your back. As far as physio is concern it may take some time to show it effect, you can take a second opinion from another physio.