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Suggest Remedy For Pain When Suffering From Severe Bilateral Facet Arthropathy
Doctor I have just been diagnosed with a severe bilateral facetal arthropathy at L5/S1 after a ct scan. They recommended if clinically deemed appropriate then a trial of ct guided bilateral L5/S1 facet joint injection. This pain came on suddenly for about 3 weeks now and became worse after trying a Bowen therapthy appointment which left me in extreeem pain where I passed out. I am 58 years old & would appreciate any help before taking any action especially with pain relief
Sat, 5 Sep 2020
Hello,
The Bowen therapy is suggested by many orthopedic surgeons for variety of clinical conditions such as back ache, nape pain or others. As the pain has increased after the therapy, that indicates that possible nerve, ligament, muscle or tendon responsible for the underlying inflammation and secondary pain has been more intensely stimulated or disturbed with the Bowen therapy.
My guidelines for better recovery:
- Local application of heating pad
- Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Linseed oil, Capsaicin or Menthol, Diclofenac
- Ultrasonic therapy with expert physiotherapist
- Analgesic and anti inflammatory medicines such as Etorocoxib, Diclofenac or others
- Control of blood sugar
- Correction of obesity if BMI above 27
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The Bowen therapy is suggested by many orthopedic surgeons for variety of clinical conditions such as back ache, nape pain or others. As the pain has increased after the therapy, that indicates that possible nerve, ligament, muscle or tendon responsible for the underlying inflammation and secondary pain has been more intensely stimulated or disturbed with the Bowen therapy.
My guidelines for better recovery:
- Local application of heating pad
- Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Linseed oil, Capsaicin or Menthol, Diclofenac
- Ultrasonic therapy with expert physiotherapist
- Analgesic and anti inflammatory medicines such as Etorocoxib, Diclofenac or others
- Control of blood sugar
- Correction of obesity if BMI above 27
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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