Spinal Diseases Questions

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
Heat therapyheat helps to relax tense muscles and soothe a stiff area. It can help with muscle pain and bonny pain. Use a heated gel pack, heating pad or a hot water bottle.

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Nerve compression in lumbar spine cause weakness in leg.
Counslt to physiotherpist near by u.
Avoid forward bending, lifting object.
Take bed rest.

Better let the doctor do his job.
You have to mention the complaints you have.
On the basis of it you will be advised required tests.

You need to go swimming and/or cycling. These two sports avoid lots of impact through your joints, strengthen your muscles and help your heart and lungs stay healthy. As you get stronger and fitter, start introducing other sports like netball, football, dancing. These kind of activities will increase your muscle strength.

Your treatment is right but since the pain is not subsiding you may have to undergo further investigation to find the cause

I suggest you to consult with a Physiotherapist ASAP.
Do some stretches and exercises for your Calf muscle and Hams.
Do Hot Compression over the Painful areas of the back.
There are lots of other spinal Exercises that you need to do in a regular basis.
There are different other electro Therapeutic Modalities needed to cure your condition.

Take some rest 1-2 days, do ice packs 10 min 4-5 times a day.
If gets 70-80% relief no worries.
If same need further investigation.

Your doctor is right that only surgery can correct and you need to make sure if it is feasible in his age and in his general health

This problem of yours can be or may be Ankylosing Spondylitis which is an Orthopedic issue of spine or Sacroiliac joint affecting the cartilage or disc , compressing the spine which leads to pain and joint stiffness.

Usually HLAB-27 is Positive in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients

Dear lybrateuser,
- Sleep on a firm mattress which supports the spine well
- sit straight with good back support
- take pain relief tab after meals if pain is more
- learn spine strengthening exercises & do them regularly to strengthen the muscles & soft tissues which support the spine
- do x-ray spine if there is not much improvement in pain & consult a doctor