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[|Human|] Hello, I took a CT scan for chronic lower back pain and the report stated that at L4-5, there is a relatively large left paracentral osteophytic ridge/disc complex with significant impingement on the left side of the thecal sac. Any suggestions on what I can do to self correct / heal from this?
[|AI|]  Hello, Thanks for your query. You have age related degenerative disease of spine in the form of osteophytes, disc prolapse etc. The main treatment of such pain is bed rest along with painkillers and muscle relaxants. Muscle relaxants can help with your symptoms if used in appropriate dosage in combination with a potent analgesic. You can get the appropriate Chat Doctor. Meanwhile, you can follow these measures:- If the pain is severe, you need bed rest till the pain resolves. - Get some analgesics prescribed and apply analgesic spray or ointments.- While resting, keep a pillow under your knees if it doesn't bother you.- Avoid lifting heavy objects.- Back strengthening exercises and stretching exercises daily as advised by a Physiotherapist.- Avoid exercises in times of pain. - Improvise your posture while sitting.- Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care