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How To Treat Degenerative Disc Disease Causing Intense Lower Back Pain?

I have low back pain (chronic). Not overweight. I do stretching and yoga but pain most,of time is a 5-7. I had Miri. and have degenerative disk. Iamm52 year old in good health Chiropractor helps a tiny bit. Looking for suggestions ? Please And thanks Devlin harris
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have degenerative disc disease causing intense lower back pain . Well i would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically and may order tests like CT scan . Doctor may prescribe Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories , stronger medications, such as oral steroids, muscle relaxants, or narcotic pain medications . Doctor may also recommend exercise and physical therapy , hamstring stretching back strengthening exercise , dynamic lumbar stabilization . Do all the exercises recommended by doctor under expert .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Degenerative Disc Disease Causing Intense Lower Back Pain?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have degenerative disc disease causing intense lower back pain . Well i would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically and may order tests like CT scan . Doctor may prescribe Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories , stronger medications, such as oral steroids, muscle relaxants, or narcotic pain medications . Doctor may also recommend exercise and physical therapy , hamstring stretching back strengthening exercise , dynamic lumbar stabilization . Do all the exercises recommended by doctor under expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari