Suggest Ways To Rule Out Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Brief Answer:
Low back pain responds very well to physiotherapy and hot gentle massaging with topical gels in mild to moderate cases .

Detailed Answer:
Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

I hope you feel better soon , that could be a muscular sprain or sciatica due to spinal stenosis . do not worry as it is very common and increases with age , weight and the type of physical activities you do on daily basis .
in my opinion medications alone would not help you that much , i recommend physiotherapy sessions , spinal straightening exercises , neck stretching exercises and hot massages is very helpful with most of the cases .
For my patients i recommend painkillers ( NSAIDs ) like tylenol 400mg tabs when needed , gentle massaging with topical anti-inflammatory gels , muscle relaxants , B12 vitamin supplements , in more severe or chronic cases steroid tabs ( vicodeine ) or injections and anti epileptics like gabapentin are prescribed if required .
You may try to avoid heavy lifting , over weighing , obesity , vigorous movements and bad sleeping or sitting postures will be helpful in most of cases
If medical and physical medications failed for 6 consecutive month i recommend you undergo further investigations like X rays and MRI scans to exclude any spinal injuries or disc herniation and follow them up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management .
Nowadays minor invasive endoscopic interventions are highly developed and have had very good results but that depends on your general condition which i think from your given history and your age would not need further surgical interventions for spinal fixation with rods and plates if your spine condition requires .
For now try to be patient avoid high salts and proteins meals and always allow high fluid intake to prevent dehydration will be fine for your condition

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Brief Answer:
If your pain persists or increases i recommend an MRI scan on your lumb

Detailed Answer:
If your pain persists or increases i recommend an MRI scan on your lumbar spine for best diagnosis and follow them up with me or with your neurologist for better evaluation and management .

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