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Suffering From Back Pain At The Age Of 50 Years
my mother suffers from excruciating back pain . she s about 50 years old. her back pain is so bad she cant get up from the bed and has to constantly take pain medications. is there any advice you can give that will ease her pain?
Wed, 1 Jun 2011
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constant bed ridden back pain requires detailed investigation like X-ray lumbar spine ,or even MRI lumbar spine to find the reason.It can be due to PIVD,Sciatica or some spine problems also so consult orthopedic surgeon & get investigated early.
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Welcome to health care magic
constant bed ridden back pain requires detailed investigation like X-ray lumbar spine ,or even MRI lumbar spine to find the reason.It can be due to PIVD,Sciatica or some spine problems also so consult orthopedic surgeon & get investigated early.
‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and speedy recovery”
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consult an ortho.
take out Xray lumbar spine AP lateral.
u might hv to go in for a MRI if problem is severe.
it can be that she is suffering from prolapse intervertebral disc.
does she hv associated tingling and numbness in her legs?
bed rest is imp initially for her.
consult a physio after investigations.
they will show u various exercises available.
ask her to avoid bending with back rounded.
practice lying on stomach for 5 min thrice a day.
hot water foment the back twice a day.
apply local analgesic to ease the pain
take out Xray lumbar spine AP lateral.
u might hv to go in for a MRI if problem is severe.
it can be that she is suffering from prolapse intervertebral disc.
does she hv associated tingling and numbness in her legs?
bed rest is imp initially for her.
consult a physio after investigations.
they will show u various exercises available.
ask her to avoid bending with back rounded.
practice lying on stomach for 5 min thrice a day.
hot water foment the back twice a day.
apply local analgesic to ease the pain
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