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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Difficulty While Bending
Question: I am unable to bend or stoop. Very difficult to get in or out of the car, or to bend to sit on the toilet. Pain killers or muscle relaxers, prescribed by my physician, do not seem to help.
Brief Answer:
Lumbar spondylosis likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Inability to bend or stoop at your age can be due to spondylottic changes in the lumbar spine. These are age related degenerative changes in the spine due to lack of flexibility.
The symptomatic relief can be had with pain killer, muscle relaxants, hot compress and local analgesic gels. MRI scan of the spine is needed for proper diagnosis. Regular physiotherapy and back strengthening exercises are the only way to make a flexible spine and to retard the further progression of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Lumbar spondylosis likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Inability to bend or stoop at your age can be due to spondylottic changes in the lumbar spine. These are age related degenerative changes in the spine due to lack of flexibility.
The symptomatic relief can be had with pain killer, muscle relaxants, hot compress and local analgesic gels. MRI scan of the spine is needed for proper diagnosis. Regular physiotherapy and back strengthening exercises are the only way to make a flexible spine and to retard the further progression of the problem.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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