2006-10-13 07:54:08 · 11 answers · asked by jonesclarencem 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You need to find out the cause before you can decide on a cure. But being as you are 72 years old, I expect it is just old age wear and tear.
2006-10-13 08:07:45 · answer #1 · answered by lollipoppett2005 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking gelatin, one pack mixed with juice a day. My dad had a slipped disc and constant back pain and he has been doing this every day for the last 10 years and the change is amazing! He looks younger (he no longer walks bent over) and has no pain.
It takes about a month before you will feel the effect so you can't give up on it. Good luck!
2006-10-13 07:58:39 · answer #2 · answered by Nunya 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having just been diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease myself at the age of 53 I recommend that you visit a Spine Center and have some xrays done.
Luckily I have caught it in early stages and hope to find the best way to avert anymore problems but all in all we are experiencing normal aging processes.
A friend of mine has it in it's worse form and lived in constant pain but sought out a Spine Center and they are using technology developed by NASA and she swears by it.
Proper back movement is essential. No more bending at the waist to pick things up but using our legs to help us pick things up. No more turning at the waist to reach for things,we now have to move over to the object we are reaching for.
Warm up or stretching of the back muscles before we try to go about our normal day is important as well.
I sought out a Chiropractor when visits to my Family Physician didn't help with the pain I was having and the xrays they did helped to diagnose my problem and 4 manipulations along with 2 Ultrasound treatments and discussion with my Chiropractor helped me to see what I can do for myself to help with my new diagnosis.
Good Luck
2006-10-15 16:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a bad back for as long as I can remember. I am 70 yrs. old. I go to a chiropractor ever two to three weeks for treatments. My wife also has arthritis and it took me 40 years to get her to go see him. It won't cure you but it might help you. Medicare will cover the cost after you have meant your deductible.
2006-10-13 08:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Alien 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no yes if your back is not got locked vertebra from tight muscles causing bone growths
yes if your back is all free get someone to massage your back lightly looking for hard or tender spots meaning a muscle knot continuous massaging on this knot will release the trapped chemical and relax the muscle
2006-10-17 01:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Dane'o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an identical concern! do you have taking photos pains in the two leg? Mine became a slipped disc, and it became bothering my sciatic nerve, I had to have surgical operation and since the surgical operation I truthfully have had average discomfort each and every so frequently, yet all in each and every of the surgical operation became a fulfillment.
2016-10-02 06:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a chiropractor could help. One helped me, it was the best money I ever spent. Aside from that, you might have some good results with good old aspirin, and a soak in a hot bath. Good luck!!
2006-10-13 07:56:47 · answer #7 · answered by jxt299 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try stretching exercises or maybe seeing a Dr or both
2006-10-13 08:01:59 · answer #8 · answered by The gr8t alien 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take some aspirin then go to the doctor not to mean but at your age its a reaaly risk time artities (if you spell it like that )consult a doctor okay
2006-10-13 07:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by playa 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have to take rest for at least 1 months...try some back massege..go to a doctor
2006-10-13 07:57:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋