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

Back Pain Due To Degenerative Disc Disease, Minor Arthritis. Classified As Disability?

hi have been having back pain for a few months at work seen local gp and sent for x-rays and ct scan he tells me i have degenerative disc disease and minor arthritis of the L5 lumbar ...but did mention 1 disc was swollen. now is there chance it will get worse overtime and heavy lifting to be avoided and is it classed as a disability?
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and thanks for the query
These type of changes are common in older age above 35. If you follow certain precautions and take care of your spine than it will never get worsen. It is not classed as a disability. Precautions you have to follow are:
1. Use hard bed to sleep.
2. Use lumbosacral belt while driving and walking.
3. Avoid all jerky movements of spine.
4. Use analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug to reduce pain.
5. Hot fermentation also help in reducing symptoms.
6. Do not lift heavy weight.
7. Bed rest is best treatment in worse condition.
Hope this will help you.
Best Wishes
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 Spondylolisthesis


Loading Online Doctors....
Back Pain Due To Degenerative Disc Disease, Minor Arthritis. Classified As Disability?

Hello and thanks for the query These type of changes are common in older age above 35. If you follow certain precautions and take care of your spine than it will never get worsen. It is not classed as a disability. Precautions you have to follow are: 1. Use hard bed to sleep. 2. Use lumbosacral belt while driving and walking. 3. Avoid all jerky movements of spine. 4. Use analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug to reduce pain. 5. Hot fermentation also help in reducing symptoms. 6. Do not lift heavy weight. 7. Bed rest is best treatment in worse condition. Hope this will help you. Best Wishes