How to Fix Arthritis Lumbar Pain

All joints, including vertebrae, have cushioning shock absorbers known as cartilage in between them. With time, when this cartilage degenerates, it sometimes leads to arthritis. Lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis affect the pelvic girdle and the lower back, causing pain, inflammation,stiffness and even loss of motion in the affected parts of the body. Treatment for this type pf arthritis aims at controlling pain and inflammation in the affected areas to help you restore a normal and active day-to-day life.

Instructions

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  Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory or non-narcotics drugs to manage pain. Muscle relaxants may also be prescribed by your doctor occasionally.

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  Ask your doctor about epidural injections such as corticosteroid that can be injected directly onto the affected part to control pain and inflammation.

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  Get into a guided exercise program for building muscular strength in the back and abdomen.Your doctor or a physical therapist could help you with this.

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  Go for a good weight loss program and shed excess weight, reducing the stress on your back and vertebrae to improve your condition.

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  Get the help of walking devices such as a cane and walkers to help you get around easily.

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  Go in for other treatments such as hot and cold packs, massages, ultrasound, etc. All of these methods show improvement in treating lumbar and lumbosacral arthritis.

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  Talk to your doctor about surgery. Common surgical processes include laminectomy (widening the space available to the spine), fusing two or more vertebrae to stabilize the lumbar region, and removing bony spurs and ruptured discs pressing onto the nerves.