What causes back pain?
Patient: Hello, I was having lower back pain and MRI report gives that L3-4 disc shows dehydration, bulge with small osteophytes causing mild impingement on theca. What causes this problem? What is the cure for this? Can I do spinal exercises? My pain sometimes recedes but comes back.I am having this problem since the past 4 months.Started taking doctor s help since a month.Do advise. Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic.You can get the appropriate drugs prescribed from your Orthopedician after examination.Meanwhile you can follow these measures:- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.- Avoid lifting heavy objects.- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care