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What Causes Pain In Lower Back, Shoulders And Other Joints?
Question: I'm 70 and have joint pain that comes and goes. Sometimes it's just a minor pain, other times it is quite painful. The pain is in my shoulders, lower back and in my left hand. I do wake up at night with the shoulder pain. The hand and lower back pain is the worst in the morning and with some movement is softens some. It seems that the hand and lower back pain comes and goes. I have been to rehab for the lower back pain, I take over the counter pain meds. Here's the kicker, when I go out on my bicycle the pain seems to fade. I do know that the lower back pain is from the disks being really thin, I have seen the x-rays. My doc says I should do a MRI and then get possible injections. But, what about the hand and shoulders? I don't want to be a whiner but it's really bad today.
Brief Answer:
Pain killers, hot compress and muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in lower back and shoulders and other joints that you have can be due to osteoarthritis and ankylosing spoondylosis. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce these pains. These are as follows:
1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of joint pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor. Taking oral muscle relaxants will help in reducing the severe pain. You can use a local analgesic gel also.
4) Exercise for Lower Back Pain : It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this.
It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build more strong and flexible spine.
5) Epidural Steroid Injections - deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn't heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal.
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 killers, hot compress and muscle relaxants will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in lower back and shoulders and other joints that you have can be due to osteoarthritis and ankylosing spoondylosis. An MRI scan will help in proper diagnosis.
TREATMENT: Some general guidelines can help you to reduce these pains. These are as follows:
1) Take adequate bed REST with maintaining posture. Individuals who do not regularly exercise to build strength and flexibility are more likely to experience recurrent or prolonged pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of joint pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor. Taking oral muscle relaxants will help in reducing the severe pain. You can use a local analgesic gel also.
4) Exercise for Lower Back Pain : It is a key element of almost any lower back pain treatment plan. You may contact with Physiotherapist regarding this.
It includes 3 components: aerobic conditioning, stretching, and strengthening. The exercises are done through a controlled, progressive program to build more strong and flexible spine.
5) Epidural Steroid Injections - deliver steroids directly into the painful area of the lower back to reduce inflammation. It doesn't heal the components of the back, but often provide enough pain relief to allow patients to move, exercise and heal.
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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