HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Remedy For Lower Back Pain And Difficulty In Moving The Feet With With Facet Arthropathy When On Celebrex?

Hi I have had an MRI that showed I have L4-L5 Mild disc bulge abuts the ventral thecal sac without significant narrowing. L5-S1 small eccentric to the rt disc protrusion superimposed on disc bulge effaces the ventral thecal sac without significant narrowing. Mild left greater than right neuroforaminal narrowing due to facet arthropathy. Lumbar spondylosis involving inferior lumbar spine. No evidence of root impingement. That being said I have been in the medical world since I was 18yrs old. I am now turning 45. For the past 6 weeks I have had severe lower back pain, started out like sciatic pain on the left side and after 2 days turned ugly on me and has progressively gotten worse. Some days I can not raise my feet up 3 inches to dress and getting up from a seated position or vice vers is the worst. Have been taking celebrex and flexeril and robaxon? spelling for last 8-10 days. Been manipulated by a DO and had massage done form head to toe. meds do not help at all. I have hot tubbed, iced, heated my self to death nothing makes it better. Finally got my PA to order MRI and here I am. What do I do?
Sat, 25 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
your MRI report is showing not very significant compression. I would like you to recommend back muscle strengthening exercises. These exercises are very easy and important point is, you stick to this. Because in initial stage you may have severe pain, but gradually after few months you will feel that you are having good relief.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Spondylosis


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Remedy For Lower Back Pain And Difficulty In Moving The Feet With With Facet Arthropathy When On Celebrex?

your MRI report is showing not very significant compression. I would like you to recommend back muscle strengthening exercises. These exercises are very easy and important point is, you stick to this. Because in initial stage you may have severe pain, but gradually after few months you will feel that you are having good relief.