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I had an xray showed i have spondilitis grade 1 in l4 and l5. how do you treat this kind of lower back pain which sometimes the pain goes to both hip ?

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Physical therapy: Grade 1 is the lowest form, however p.T. Is needed to keep the vertebrae from slipping further. Additionally p.T. Can help reduce the pain. Avoiding movements thathyperextend your back or an epidural steroid injection can be helpful.

Answered 10/19/2012

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