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Question: I had an MRI on my lower back, and have severe lower back pain. The Conclusion status, "mild dgenerative changes, without any significant stenosis, as discussed." When at the findings it states, "There is minimal dextroscoliosis. There is loss of normal signal and heigh at L1-2, compatible with degenerative changes, There is minimal bone marrow edema and superior endplate of L2, likely degenerative. Conus meduliaris is at the L1 Level. There are mild degenerative change in the lower thoracic spine, without any significant stenosis." Could the lower back pain be coming from the Conus Meduliaris and on L1 - L2 there is a mild diffuse disc bulge, with superimposed left paracentral focal broad-based protrusion and minimal dextroscoliosis? In L2-L3 there is mild facet joint arthropathy and minimal difused disk bulge.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The changes in the spine on MRI are very minor age related degenerative changes. These are not likely to cause a chronic low back pain. The pain that you are having is more likely to be due to a muscular strain or decreased levels of Vitamin D3. This can be confirmed after a blood test.
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 lower back pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor.
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.
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
Can be due to muscle strain.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The changes in the spine on MRI are very minor age related degenerative changes. These are not likely to cause a chronic low back pain. The pain that you are having is more likely to be due to a muscular strain or decreased levels of Vitamin D3. This can be confirmed after a blood test.
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 lower back pain.
2) Alternate Hot water bottle or Ice pack can help to relieve most types of low back pain by reducing inflammation.
3) Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are quite useful to reduce inflammation and back pain. You need proper prescription from your doctor.
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.
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have had 5 surgeries on my feet for plantar Facistis and i have pain muscle spasms, stiffiness and sciatica. They have told me that I have no fatty tissue left on the bottom of my feet and that the lower back pain could be caused by the way i am walking and my feet issues, which is causing the muscle pain in my calfs, hamstrings and lower back. Could that be?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Abnormal gait due to plantar fasciitis can cause a low back pain. Regular exercises will help in regaining the muscle tone and will prevent further aggravation of the problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Abnormal gait due to plantar fasciitis can cause a low back pain. Regular exercises will help in regaining the muscle tone and will prevent further aggravation of the problem.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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