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Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Question: I am needing help for my back pain, I have arthritis, 2 bulging disc, stenosis on the left side and advanced cartilage wear in my lower back.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You can follow these measures-

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis.
The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic.

You can follow these measures:
- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves.
- Continue taking analgesics as prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.
- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.
- Avoid exercises in times of pain.
- Improvise your posture while sitting.
- Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles.
Also, maintain a proper posture while working, sitting and standing. Keep your back straight.
Physiotherapy plays a major role in treating such conditions.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (40 minutes later)
The only thing i have to take right now is cyclobenzapr, I have no pain killers.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Meloxicam is used to treat pain.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)- used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement

Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain

Brief Answer: You can follow these measures- Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. It seems you are suffering from degenerative disc disease & it occurs due to repetitive overload or stress to the disc & it increases the risk of disc herniation & spinal canal stenosis. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can follow these measures: - If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Continue taking analgesics as prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments. - While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you. - Avoid lifting heavy objects. - Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist. - Avoid exercises in times of pain. - Improvise your posture while sitting. - Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles. Also, maintain a proper posture while working, sitting and standing. Keep your back straight. Physiotherapy plays a major role in treating such conditions. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care