Lower Back.

Posted by nkotbjoeymcjoeymc @nkotbjoeymcjoeymc, Jul 4 4:37pm

Hi,

I have arthritis in my lower back and joint pain.

Anything to do about this?

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I have arthritis in my spine with muscle spasms. I find that flexeril 5 mg (prescription) helps and also Voltaren
Gel and then a Bed Buddy heat pack (Amazon). Quercitin also helps me. This is a supplement for inflammation.
I take Tylenol for pain as I cannot tolerate any of the NSAIDS (Motrin, Advil, Aleve).

Soaking in Epsom Salt can help as well if you are able to get into a tub.

Praying you can get some relief. Blessings....

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Try following Gokhale Primal Posture Method.

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@covidstinks2023

I have arthritis in my spine with muscle spasms. I find that flexeril 5 mg (prescription) helps and also Voltaren
Gel and then a Bed Buddy heat pack (Amazon). Quercitin also helps me. This is a supplement for inflammation.
I take Tylenol for pain as I cannot tolerate any of the NSAIDS (Motrin, Advil, Aleve).

Soaking in Epsom Salt can help as well if you are able to get into a tub.

Praying you can get some relief. Blessings....

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Similar conditions. Currently using Pain Management Doctor, trigger point injections did help with the muscle spasms but over time results vary, pain in the thorastic and lower part of the back , also use back patches with Lidocaine. Temporary relief with patches. Seems like there are lots of temporay relief. Also exercise. Will try the Voltaren and the Flexeril. What type of medical specialist has worked best ?

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For arthritis and other problems with the lower back - scoliosis, stenosis, listhesis, disc degeneration, the presence of arthritic spurs - A strong set of core muscles helps immensely. I'm 70 y/o and my spine surgeon told me that my stone core was literally holding my lumbar spine together. (And I have each of the conditions listed above.)

If you're interested in this, check with your Dr first and see if there is a PT he can recommend, so your insurance might cover it. It may take time, but it beats having to take pain medication.

All the best to you.

Joe

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@standardrep

Similar conditions. Currently using Pain Management Doctor, trigger point injections did help with the muscle spasms but over time results vary, pain in the thorastic and lower part of the back , also use back patches with Lidocaine. Temporary relief with patches. Seems like there are lots of temporay relief. Also exercise. Will try the Voltaren and the Flexeril. What type of medical specialist has worked best ?

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standardrep, My primary doctor helped me the most. Blessings....

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@heyjoe415

For arthritis and other problems with the lower back - scoliosis, stenosis, listhesis, disc degeneration, the presence of arthritic spurs - A strong set of core muscles helps immensely. I'm 70 y/o and my spine surgeon told me that my stone core was literally holding my lumbar spine together. (And I have each of the conditions listed above.)

If you're interested in this, check with your Dr first and see if there is a PT he can recommend, so your insurance might cover it. It may take time, but it beats having to take pain medication.

All the best to you.

Joe

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HeyJoe,
How many days a week do you do your core exercises? I joined Club Pilates (it’s a chain business
That teaches Pilates Reformer), along with weight trainer twice a week with a trainer.

I have all that you do, too, and REALLY want to avoid any type of surgery, even a nerve decompression.
Willow

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@covidstinks2023

I have arthritis in my spine with muscle spasms. I find that flexeril 5 mg (prescription) helps and also Voltaren
Gel and then a Bed Buddy heat pack (Amazon). Quercitin also helps me. This is a supplement for inflammation.
I take Tylenol for pain as I cannot tolerate any of the NSAIDS (Motrin, Advil, Aleve).

Soaking in Epsom Salt can help as well if you are able to get into a tub.

Praying you can get some relief. Blessings....

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I’m not really supposed take those either because I have issue’s with my kidney’s.

I find that warm shower’s help but only temporary.

Praying for you as well.

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@willow5

HeyJoe,
How many days a week do you do your core exercises? I joined Club Pilates (it’s a chain business
That teaches Pilates Reformer), along with weight trainer twice a week with a trainer.

I have all that you do, too, and REALLY want to avoid any type of surgery, even a nerve decompression.
Willow

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That ruin’s my back.

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@covidstinks2023

standardrep, My primary doctor helped me the most. Blessings....

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Hi,

Yes, I been getting steroid injection’s and I had a few epidural injection’s but this only last’s two month’s.

My Orthopedic want’s to do surgery on me.

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@heyjoe415

For arthritis and other problems with the lower back - scoliosis, stenosis, listhesis, disc degeneration, the presence of arthritic spurs - A strong set of core muscles helps immensely. I'm 70 y/o and my spine surgeon told me that my stone core was literally holding my lumbar spine together. (And I have each of the conditions listed above.)

If you're interested in this, check with your Dr first and see if there is a PT he can recommend, so your insurance might cover it. It may take time, but it beats having to take pain medication.

All the best to you.

Joe

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So sorry to hear about this.

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