Question 1

hi, i am 22 suffering from lower back pain.mri indates diifuse annular disc bulge indentation over thecal sac. help?

Accepted Answer

Avoid surgery...: Sounds like a common condition, disc degeneration.  Yes it can happen in a 22 year old.  If you smoke, quit.  If you are overweight, you need to lose it.  Stretching has been shown to be helpful as has physical therapy.  There is no role for narcotic pain meds but nsaid's should help.  Lifestyle changes and activity modifications will help you.  Good luck, its a hard problem to overcome.

Question 2

my lower back mri result:small posterior annular tear at l4/l5 level &mild diffuse posterolateral disc protusion at l4/l5 and l5/s1 level causing mild indentation of thecal sac &mild compromise of left lateral recesses.what does it mean &how to treat?

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: Your report is consistent with mild-moderate  lumbosacral spondylosis  and degenerative disc disease, but would not be an indication for surgery unless unremitting painful disability, progressive weakness and atrophy, urinary problems.  Physical therapy and exercise would be a more preferable approach  at  this point.

Question 3

im haveing pains in my lower back?

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Conservative: For most back pain conservative treatment is best including, rest, gentle massage, stretching, mild anti inflammatory medications, heat or cold packs and avoiding things that make the pain worse.  If the pain is severe, persistent or associated with other symptoms,including weakness, numbness, abdominal pain or urinary symptoms it is best to get it checked out in a consultation

Question 4

what can i do to cure lower back ?

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Depends: There are many potential causes of lumbago or low back pain. The most common causes are related to strain or injury to the mucles and/or structures of the lower spine. While a "cure" often depends on the actual cause, prevention can be obtained by maintaining a healthy weight, good flexibility, and a strong core. See your physician if you have pain greater than 2 weeks.

Question 5

wht excerise are good for my lower back?

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Ab strengthening!: Strengthening your abdominal wall and lower back muscles is especially important, as is losing weight and getting physical therapy if you are experiencing low back pain.

Question 6

pain in my lower back on the right side.

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Doctor can examine: Doctor can get the details and do an exam. Back pain on either side of the spine (called flank pain by doctors) can be caused by kidney disease, especially if the person doesn't remember hurting his back by lifting or working too much. Other abdominal problems (occasionally serious ones such as a tumor) can also show up as back pain, as can spine, nerve, or back muscle problems.

Question 7

my lower back is kiilling me, what to do?

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Have it evaluated: Have the issue evaluated either by a rheumatologist or orthopedist. Have appropriate tests done. Then you will know the cause of the pain and what should be done to alleviate it.

Question 8

is cracking your lower back everyday bad?

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No: Only if you feel muscle tightness or pain afterward.  Some methods of "cracking" may utilize maneuvers that can cause injury, but the "cracking" itself is not inherently bad.  The sound occurs due to gas fluctuation in the joint.

Question 9

do crutches make lower back issues worse?

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That depends: Here is a good article that discusses pain that can develop in different areas as a result of crutch use/ casting. 
http://www.stmwellness.com/soreness-from-using-crutches-part-2-where-crutches-cause-soreness/  ** Take care.

Question 10

what to do if i have lower back painhelp!?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are many potential causes of lumbago or low back pain. The most common causes are related to strain or injury to the muscles, joints, or discs of the lower spine. While a "cure" often depends on the actual cause, prevention can be obtained by maintaining a healthy weight, good flexibility, and a strong core. See your physician if you have pain greater than 2 weeks.

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Hi, i am 22 suffering from lower back pain.mri indates diifuse annular disc bulge indentation over thecal sac. help?

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My lower back mri result:small posterior annular tear at l4/l5 level &mild diffuse posterolateral disc protusion at l4/l5 and l5/s1 level causing mild indentation of thecal sac &mild compromise of left lateral recesses.what does it mean &how to treat?

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Im haveing pains in my lower back?

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What can i do to cure lower back ?

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Wht excerise are good for my lower back?

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Pain in my lower back on the right side.

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My lower back is kiilling me, what to do?

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Is cracking your lower back everyday bad?

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