How can severe backache be treated?
Patient: Sir,i am 37years old women.for past six months i had serious backpain in disk bulging(doctor told that disk water content level decresed).in amway can cure with this problem.use glucosamine, chondroition and msm complex? Any side effects?please answer me sir. Doctor: Hello,Back pain can definitely be cured, if we know the reason causing it. Back pain for 6 months may be due to disc degeneration or instability in the lower lumbar spine.Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by:1. An x-ray of the lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out bony abnormalities.2. MRI of the lumbosacral spine to check for soft tissue like disc and ligament pathology. Both can be done at the radiology center nearby you.If both are normal, then the pain may be due to muscle weakness, and you need physiotherapy. Visit expert an orthopedic spine specialist is recommended with reports.If there is disc degeneration and prolapse physiotherapy helps a lot except in case software nerve compression due to disc prolapse. Glucosamine and chondroitin are cartilage supplements and do not have major side effects.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.Regards,Dr. Jayesh Vaza