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Suspected Spinal Stenosis
For last one year, I have this excruciating lower back pain, towards left side. It starts once I am in a standing position or walking for 15-20 minutes. If I keep standing/walking, it keeps getting worse. I get relief only if I sit down or arch my back forward (hands going towards toes). I can notice that it is getting worse. I also feel pain now when there is sudden bump in the road. Also, the period of pain starting after I start standing/walking is getting shorter. I am a Type 2 diabetic. Though I quite strictly regulate my diet (I am a pure vegetarian and a teetotaler), I am not able to exercise regularly, especially due to this back problem. I read online and came to know that this may be spinal stenosis. I'll be grateful if you could guide and help me get rid of this pain without immediately resorting to heavy medicines.
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By your description what i could make out that you might be suffering from Spinal Spondylosis and it will get worse with time. Best way to deal with this is to practice some perticular back exercises which can be learned easily via youtube or some physiotherapist. Initial medications are helpful to reduce the pain. If the extent of spondylosis is greater then you might even have to go for traction once or twice daily depending upon the severity.
Next Steps
Consult and Orthopedician and get an X-Ray lumbar spine Ap view & Lateral View done for conformation.
Health Tips
Avoid comfortable chair. Use hard back chair and bed or sleep without mattress. Take calcium on daily basis including milk.
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