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How To Treat Lower Back Pain?
My husband has been in pain for a long time, lower back pain. He was referred to Physical therapist by his doctor who said nothing is wrong with his spinal cord based from MRI. Physical therapist said his back is as hard as a rock he was told not to bend forward. He continue to suffer in so much pain and we want to know what is really going on in his lower back. He experience numbness in his biggest toe.
Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Hello,
I had gone through the case and found that if back is stiff and not able to move then it might be Ankylosing spondylitis.
So there are some physical examination, X-ray or MRI and blood test like HLA B27, ESR and Crp level.
I will advise to consult some Rheumatologist for further diagnosis, then start the medication or exercise.
Hope my answer will be effective for you.
Thanks and Take care
I had gone through the case and found that if back is stiff and not able to move then it might be Ankylosing spondylitis.
So there are some physical examination, X-ray or MRI and blood test like HLA B27, ESR and Crp level.
I will advise to consult some Rheumatologist for further diagnosis, then start the medication or exercise.
Hope my answer will be effective for you.
Thanks and Take care
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