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Suggest Management Of Back Pain Caused By Degenerative Disc Disease

I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at the T12 L1 junctureI also have a naturally pronounced lordosis. I am a female, 56 years old, 5 111 pounds.My standard back pain about 3-4 years ago would have been 3-4 out of 10, but is now 1-2, so i am very happy for a reprieve but presume eventually I will lose ground. What can i expect, and what self help measures should i pursue??
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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HI,
Thanks for the query. I do understand your concern.
Degenerative disc problem needs to be managed by medication & self help.
Self help- It consists of -
- Physiotherapy/ regular physical therapy.
-Avoid bending foward/ avoid lifting weight,
- Do extension exercises with expert guidance,
- hot pad fomentation / rest/ muscle relaxant ointment/ over the counter medicine at bed time for sound sleep help.
-maintain minimum standard body weight for your height & age,
Thanks.
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Suggest Management Of Back Pain Caused By Degenerative Disc Disease

HI, Thanks for the query. I do understand your concern. Degenerative disc problem needs to be managed by medication & self help. Self help- It consists of - - Physiotherapy/ regular physical therapy. -Avoid bending foward/ avoid lifting weight, - Do extension exercises with expert guidance, - hot pad fomentation / rest/ muscle relaxant ointment/ over the counter medicine at bed time for sound sleep help. -maintain minimum standard body weight for your height & age, Thanks.