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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain Due To Severe Scoliosis
Hi I have been having pain in my lower back, Buttock area right side for several weeks now. I had a massage and that helped but it didn t go away. Went to Chiropractor and he thought it was between my tailbone and Pelvic joint. I have severe Scoliosis and I m 60 years old. I know I have arthritis and have had Scoliosis surgery at the age of 31 and had a fusion of the lumbar vertebrae s. Just never had this pain. It doesn t go down my back like Sciatica. Just in my rear near tailbone. Suggestions d
Fri, 8 Sep 2017
Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns
Scoliosis in your age needs no further surgical treatment but really it may cause symptoms like pain .You should do new x ray for your lumbosacral spine or better to do MRI.
FOr my patients in just condition I will advise them to wear a supportive brace,Avoidance of any heavy activities,receiving muscle relaxant and strong analgesia when needed.
Scoliosis in your age needs no further surgical treatment but really it may cause symptoms like pain .You should do new x ray for your lumbosacral spine or better to do MRI.
FOr my patients in just condition I will advise them to wear a supportive brace,Avoidance of any heavy activities,receiving muscle relaxant and strong analgesia when needed.
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