Back pain is bad making walking very difficult. Patient is a pensioner, with no one to help, is unable to get to see doctor and doctors will not make house calls. What should he/she do.
There are many reasons for back pain. There is very little information about the patient. I understand that the patient is an aged person. Does he work hard or sit around on a couch? It is also important to know the patient’s mattress condition as a poor quality mattress can also cause back pain. Too much sitting, lack of exercise, improper lifting, poor posture, and/or obesity can cause back pain also.
Arthritis is one of the most common reasons for back pain. The type of arthritis most often seen in the spine is Osteoarthritis-sometimes called Degenerative Joint Disease. This is a progressive disease that is most common in the hands but is often found in the bones of the back as well. This condition is seen on an x-ray and is more common as you age. It is thought that if you maintain normal back function and motion with certain exercises, stretches and regular back adjustments, arthritis can be prevented or postponed.
Spinal Stenosis is an age-related disease where the openings in the spine that the nerves come out of become smaller. This often causes pain running down the leg (sciatica), which makes walking difficult. This condition is found with x-ray, CT scan, or MRI. This can be a difficult problem to treat successfully. Choosing the right doctor is essential for this condition.
#1 by robwen100 on January 11th, 2010
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I suffer from chronic back pain…I do have meds that help alot but when I cant take them or whatever, heat usually helps me alot…helps loosen things up a bit…also motrin instead of tylenol works better for me
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#2 by Josephine on January 11th, 2010
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In USA dial 911 and ask for assistance
In Uk this would not occur.
Dialling local Gp and explaining would get assistance under NHS
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#3 by raw on January 11th, 2010
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If they are able to get onto their hands and knees, practise making like a cat arching their back and lowering it again, this will exercise and lubricate the discs and should relieve the pressure and pain.
Only do this gently about three times daily until the pain subsides.
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Advice off a chiropracticer for my back pain – and it worked!
#4 by littleredhen on January 11th, 2010
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DO NOT get a pensioner to go on his/her hands and knees under any circumstances..what is wrong with you people? What is the deal with the G.P? i know the nhs is unrealiable, but they cant refuse a home visit at all.
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#5 by Kevin Gaskin on January 11th, 2010
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Hi Em bee,
Have your patient try these back strengthening exercises if they can
http://www.squidoo.com/Back_Strengthening_Exercises
Good luck
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#6 by Ela on January 11th, 2010
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There are many reasons for back pain. There is very little information about the patient. I understand that the patient is an aged person. Does he work hard or sit around on a couch? It is also important to know the patient’s mattress condition as a poor quality mattress can also cause back pain. Too much sitting, lack of exercise, improper lifting, poor posture, and/or obesity can cause back pain also.
Arthritis is one of the most common reasons for back pain. The type of arthritis most often seen in the spine is Osteoarthritis-sometimes called Degenerative Joint Disease. This is a progressive disease that is most common in the hands but is often found in the bones of the back as well. This condition is seen on an x-ray and is more common as you age. It is thought that if you maintain normal back function and motion with certain exercises, stretches and regular back adjustments, arthritis can be prevented or postponed.
Spinal Stenosis is an age-related disease where the openings in the spine that the nerves come out of become smaller. This often causes pain running down the leg (sciatica), which makes walking difficult. This condition is found with x-ray, CT scan, or MRI. This can be a difficult problem to treat successfully. Choosing the right doctor is essential for this condition.
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http://www.back-pain-treatment-and-relief.com/reasons-for-back-pain.html