Lower back pain due to a pinched nerve: Anything I can do for relief?

This is a question for your own doc. Most spinal injections are done in a pain management or similar setting, often using x-ray guidance.
Sue

I have posted this to my doc. Awaiting an reply, thanks Sue!

I have had back pain for 30+ years and its all from osteoarthritis . I never take medication for it and only use Turmeric Boswellia and Devils-claw , they help quiet a lot with pain . Now a 77 male and very fit .

@strawboy12

You are taking medication .. it is just in herbal form. There are many medications that are prescription that are either all herbal or partial herbal.

Just as prescription and over the counter medications … herbs can have side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs under the supervision of a health care provider qualified in the field of botanical medicine. If that isn't possible talk to a pharmacist. .. at the very least look up the side effects and interaction online.

Stay safe.

I am a 77 year old male and very fit and do with gym pool and sauna 2 times a week . I do not take prescription drugs because my stomach does not support them . I only use vitamins and never never have problems.

Please let me know which prescriptions have only natural except aspirin ??

@strawboy12

Like the “natural” ones sold they have binders to hold them together.
https://www.thoughtco.com/drugs-and-medicine-made-from-plants-608413

No chemicals for me .
There are no binders in what i take . All are organic .

All Bio at Natures finest .

@strawboy12

Most organic supplements are bonded together with fructose (sometimes corn fructose) .. some type of sugar or carnauba wax or a rice blend. .. all organic of course. So binders … pretty much the same ones that prescription medication use.

I too am in my 70s. I have grown up with farmers in my family and we grew a vegetable garden until a few years ago. We eat as fresh as possible. I have to take medications for asthma and year-round allergies. .. taking as few as possible. I have to take a PPI to help avoid cancer of the esophagus. I have tried many supplements… seem to be allergic to most for some reason .. even the organic ones.

I grew up with herbal medications no binders .. just teas and powders… could not take most of the teas .. they made me sick. So long ago I cannot remember what they were. Piney Woods area family knew how the plants work. I grow aloe plants to help my skin and use organic apple cider on my skin too. With allergies to pollen, chemicals .. including many prescription and non-prescription medications I need help with my skin.

I am glad you are so healthy and take so little supplements. Be careful on combining them and if you do have to see a doctor or go to a hospital make sure they know you take them.