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How Can Chronic Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?

I have for a couple of years been suffering with chronic lower back pain that has grown somewhat worse in recent months. The sciatic nerve in my left leg causes considerable pain all the way down to my foot. In fact, my left foot occasionally turns over (inward) when I m walking in the yard. I m no longer able to work or stand for sustained periods of time. This condition has adversely affected my happiness.
Sat, 7 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Back Pain with left lower limb radiculopathy is indication of disc degeneration and prolapse with nerve root compression. Pain in lower limb is attributed to ischaemia to the nerve root.

Diagnosis can be confirmed by MRI of the lumbo-sacral spine with screening of whole spine. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you.

The possible treatment options can be conservative with Pregabalin drug, rest and back physiotherapy. You are advised to follow up with MRI report to orthopedic spine specialist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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How Can Chronic Pain In The Lower Back Be Treated?

Hello, Back Pain with left lower limb radiculopathy is indication of disc degeneration and prolapse with nerve root compression. Pain in lower limb is attributed to ischaemia to the nerve root. Diagnosis can be confirmed by MRI of the lumbo-sacral spine with screening of whole spine. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. The possible treatment options can be conservative with Pregabalin drug, rest and back physiotherapy. You are advised to follow up with MRI report to orthopedic spine specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza