Suggest treatment for lower back pain
Patient: I am 41 years old and overweight. I have been having low back pain for many years, triggered by too much standing or bending, but it has been tolerable with ibuprofen. Since it got cold a few weeks ago it is unrelenting, not brought on by activity, and much worse (but still not severe). My mom, who is deceased, had a lot of back problems but I don t know what all they were besides arthritis. I had xrays done last night and have the images but it is going to be a week before I get a report due to Thanksgiving. I was hoping to have someone look at them and tell me if there appears to be anything unusual. Doctor: Hi,Looking to the history your low back pain might be due to some degenerative changes in your lower vertebrae producing oste- artheritis .There might be having osteophytes formatiom, slipped disc or damage to vertebrae giving pinched nerve pressure or local muscle stiffness.Go for x-ray lumbo-sacral region.Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.Physiotherapy, short way diathermy will be of much helpful.Take calcium, vitamin A and D supplements.Avoid weight lifting and more bending as it might aggravate your condition.Ok and take care.