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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In Back

i feel the pain on my back since 2007, in 2016, i took much time sitting on my chair(i was busy), it become much painful to sit for 3-5min. and to walk for 20-30min. I get relief when i sleep on my side. the pain is sharp on my foots(heels), and some sense of soreness, aching and inflammable on my lower back. MRI shows some protrusion. according to my doctor, i take rest for more than 2 months and make an acupuncture for one week, but no change. What possible treatment may i do next?
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly
thanks for using HealthcareMagic site ,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns ..

In my opinion i think you may have sciatica due to nerve compression , which in some case may take time .
For my patients i recommend physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises , medications , muscle relaxants and epidural acupuncture steroid injections for 6 consecutive months is highly suggestive to neurological interventions .
Nowadays neurologists undergo minor invasive surgical interventions to relieve pain is very effective but it depends on the severity and chronicity of
the patient to choose further surgical interventions like dissectomies or even spinal fixation with rods and plates if required .
For now i suggest you follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management of your spine .

Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health,
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Pain In Back

Hi i am Dr Ahmed Aly thanks for using HealthcareMagic site , I had gone through your question and understand your concerns .. In my opinion i think you may have sciatica due to nerve compression , which in some case may take time . For my patients i recommend physiotherapy , spinal straightening exercises , medications , muscle relaxants and epidural acupuncture steroid injections for 6 consecutive months is highly suggestive to neurological interventions . Nowadays neurologists undergo minor invasive surgical interventions to relieve pain is very effective but it depends on the severity and chronicity of the patient to choose further surgical interventions like dissectomies or even spinal fixation with rods and plates if required . For now i suggest you follow up with your neurologist for proper evaluation and management of your spine . Please click and consider a 5 star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.