back pain

[louise212]

Hi I have had back pain for over year. My Gp kept telling me it was siatica but the 3rd time I had it he referred me for a MRI. I've just had the results and I've been told its a dyhdrated disc. What can I do to cure this?  

[louise212]

Thanks for response. Will speak to Gp as don't feel a lifetime of painkillers is a suitable solution to this problem.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Drying up of the disc is a degenerative change that cannot be halted. Its progression can be slowed with adequate management. The treatment is a combination of pain killers, muscle relaxants, physiotherapy, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, and exercise. Most people respond to this. You could wear a lumbo-sacral corset while you are up and about. Please discuss with your doctor. Take care!

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