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Will Walking Help Me Reduce Back Pain?
I am a 60 year old female, 5'4" tall, weighing 115 lbs. I have traveled a lot for business for 10 years, carrying too much weight with my laptop, luggage and purse. I have made ergonomic changes with regard to my chair at work and weight carrying, as advised by a doctor of osteopathic medicine. I perform simple back exercises. 1 1/2months ago I purchased a treadmill. I walk on it at least 20 minutes a day at a slow pace of 3 miles per hour.
An Xray showed spondylotic changes in the lumbar area, minimal disc space narrowing at L1-2-3 and slight anterior protrusion of L4 on L5.
Do you believe the walking will help reduce my back pain over time? Ibuprofen does not make a noticeable difference.
An Xray showed spondylotic changes in the lumbar area, minimal disc space narrowing at L1-2-3 and slight anterior protrusion of L4 on L5.
Do you believe the walking will help reduce my back pain over time? Ibuprofen does not make a noticeable difference.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Medication like methylcobalamine with and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Yes walking will help but spine extension exercises will be more helpful.
Some exercises which can be done
extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg.
Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay
Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Some life style modifications to prevent pain– Take break every 40 min from computer and do some lumbar rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your back, and do not watch television constantly.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care
I have studied your case.
Medication like methylcobalamine with and analgesic will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.
Yes walking will help but spine extension exercises will be more helpful.
Some exercises which can be done
extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg.
Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay
Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.
You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
Some life style modifications to prevent pain– Take break every 40 min from computer and do some lumbar rotation, stretches, walk and get back to work. Sit with taking support to your back, and do not watch television constantly.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.
Take care
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