Hello-  I have severe low back pain and moderate mid back pain.  Low back have mild facet hypertrophy and 3 levels, ligmentum flavum hypertrophy and a bulge at l4-l5 and an annular tear at l-5 s-1.  mid back has two herniations at t-8-t9 and t9-t10.  Pain mangemnet has told me there is no way that any of these are my pain drivers and it must be muscular.  I have sharp electric pains that shoot out to my ribs and low back when it really kicks in feels like I am being electrocuded and I end up in the ER.  Should I believe pain mangement?  Are these likely the causes of my severe back pain?  How are these usually treated?  Physical therapy and NSAIDs is what I have extensively received so far with no relief only worsened.Thank you
Hello, I have studied your case and reports MRI shows mild to moderate disc bulge with canal stenosis. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be leg pain associated with it. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotrophic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and inferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise checking your it B12 and it D3 level. My patients get good relief with holistic approach like Panama, yoga, and darshan Oriya. You can also start them. Epidural steroid may help. If there is no relief with all conservative measures then decompression with fusion or disc replacement can be done. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.