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What To Do For Severe Backpain Due To Wear And Tear Arthritis After Pain Killers, Physiotherapy Have Not Helped?
hi i am a female aged 52 i have servere back pain i have had xrays but they come back normal i have had back pain for 2 years but im just being told i may have wear and tear arthritis and to take pain killers and see physio i have done all this but it dosent help
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
Back pain after 50 is more commonly due to low calcium. Are you taking any calcium if not than take vitamin D 3, calcium 1000 mg daily. Apart from that you can wear a belt to support your back. As far as physio is concern it may take some time to show it effect, you can take a second opinion from another physio.
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