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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Back And Groin Area Radiating To Leg
Question: I am 77 years old and have lower back pain and pain in the left groin radiating down the leg. I also have shots in the knees for artheritis. I have been going to a pain clinic for help for three years. It seems that with the all referrals that we are still trying to find the offending area causing the pain. Inaddition I broke my femor about 7 years ago and did not have any problems. The boken Leg was considered a hip problem and I have Metal in my leg . I know I have stenois in the back. Do you have any suggestions beyond treating the pain? Thank You
Even tho I am 77 years old, am I expecting too much?
Even tho I am 77 years old, am I expecting too much?
Brief Answer:
Pain relief is a must with muscle relaxants and pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back radiating down the leg is likely to be due to a disc degeneration compressing the spinal nerve roots. MRI scan will help in revealing the extent of compression and the need of surgery.
- Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese
- Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back
- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.
- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles
- Intermittent pelvic traction might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc
- After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.
- Use analgesics like advil or aleve and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. Vitamin B12 supplements & Pregabalin may be helpful in controlling the neuropathic pain.
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
Pain relief is a must with muscle relaxants and pregabalin.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the lower back radiating down the leg is likely to be due to a disc degeneration compressing the spinal nerve roots. MRI scan will help in revealing the extent of compression and the need of surgery.
- Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese
- Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back
- Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed.
- Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles
- Intermittent pelvic traction might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc
- After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery.
- Use analgesics like advil or aleve and muscle relaxants to relieve pain and muscle spasm, as needed. Vitamin B12 supplements & Pregabalin may be helpful in controlling the neuropathic pain.
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
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