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[|Human|] my mother suffering from backache  from last 2 years after she slipped at home .after many treatments with orthopedics and others also no relief fopund till now. the latest MRI report says 1) postero -lateral disc protrusion noted at L4-L5 inter vertebral level indenting the thecal sac,narrowing it with bilateral nerve roots compression.2) Mild degenerative changes noted in form of disc dessication and marginal osteophytes formation at various corners of lumbar vertebra.kindly help for relief.
[|AI|]  Hello, Thanks for your query. As per your mother MRI report, You have degenerative spondylosis & disc disease in lumbar spine. Generally the overlying muscles of the vertebral column reacts to any underlying irritation or inflammation in the form of spasm preventing any movement, termed as protective muscle spasm. Intermittent moist heat fomentation of the affected regions may be of great help in reducing the muscle stiffness. Muscle relaxant medications like Tizanidine, Cyclobenzaprine can be helpful. These are to be taken after consulting a doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful, and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care