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What Is The Best Treatment For Slip Disk, Back Pain?
I have been going to the doctor for my back pain. He said that I have a slip disc. I had a lumbar monogram last week. The results came and the doctor said that I have a choice. It s either having a cortisone shots and therapy or surgery? I know a little about cortisone shots but don t know the risks. What should I do?
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Slipped disc is an age related degenerative change of the spine and you can only stop the further regression of the changes. You cannot revert back the changes that have already taken place. For that, surgery is needed. Pain killers with muscle relaxants and an effective physiotherapy regimen will be helpful in decreasing the problem.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
Slipped disc is an age related degenerative change of the spine and you can only stop the further regression of the changes. You cannot revert back the changes that have already taken place. For that, surgery is needed. Pain killers with muscle relaxants and an effective physiotherapy regimen will be helpful in decreasing the problem.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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