I have been having chronic lower back pain for the last one year. Low vitamin B12 and D3 were found in my blood report. The X ray report shows L3 L4 L5 disc space reduction and degenerated disc disease with muscle spasm. I had treatment three times and every time after medicine and physiotherapy the pain comes back even after doing exercises and maintaining proper sitting in office. What can be done to get cured from this frustrating lower back pain?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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9+ Yrs

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Disc issues and vitamin deficiencies can cause prolonged discomfort. Since pain recurs even with therapy, a prolonged spine care plan might help like postural therapy, guided exercise, and vitamin correction. Sometimes a spine specialist opinion is needed.

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