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How Can Chronic Backache Be Treated?
I have had cronic low back pain . I was told I have a herniated disc L 4-5 and degenerative disc disease. It gone into spasms several times where it left me immobilized with pain and had to be hospitalized. I take alot of advil and aleve. I ve worked in the dental field chairside for 45yrs. I would like to try chiropractic but afraid it might put it into spasm or make it worse. Your thoughts?
Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Hello,
Thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you should try the physiotherapy procedures , masage, water aerobics , muscle relaxant medication , but not chiropractics.
If these does not work you should consider cortisone injections in the spine every 6 months for pain reliev and see how it goes.
If this fails then the next step is surgery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using healthcare magic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you should try the physiotherapy procedures , masage, water aerobics , muscle relaxant medication , but not chiropractics.
If these does not work you should consider cortisone injections in the spine every 6 months for pain reliev and see how it goes.
If this fails then the next step is surgery.
Dr. Selmani
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