Can arthritis cause back pain?
Mujhe knee arthritis hai aur ab pichle kuch mahino se kamar mein bhi dard shuru ho gaya hai. Mujhe laga shayad alag problem hai, par ek dost ne kaha ki arthritis se back pain bhi ho sakta hai. Kya yeh sach hai?
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4 months ago
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I can only share what happened to me, but yes, my spinal osteoarthritis started exactly as chronic lower back pain. It used to feel very stiff in the mornings. I had to undergo physiotherapy and lifestyle changes to get some relief, though everyone's body is different.
4 months ago
Yes, arthritis in the spine can cause really bad back pain. For me, because of my diabetes, I have to be very careful with steroid injections or sugary pain syrups they sometimes prescribe for back pain. Always tell your doctor if you have other conditions before taking any pain relief.
4 months ago
Yes, it can cause back pain, especially if it affects your spine or hips. Please take rest and don't lift heavy things right now. I hope you get some relief very soon.
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4 months ago
I was actually researching this online because my dad has been complaining about back stiffness lately. It turns out spinal arthritis is a major cause of chronic back pain. Has anyone here tried specific yoga stretches for this, or does only medicine work?
4 months ago
Yes, it absolutely can. Applying a warm heating pad for 15 minutes really helped my dad when his arthritic back pain flared up.
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4 months ago
I was struggling with terrible lower back pain for six months and finally found out it was facet joint arthritis. I just finished my physio sessions last week and honestly, targeted back exercises saved me. If you are hurting, please get an X-ray or MRI done soon.
4 months ago
Beta, arthritis of the spine is very common as we grow older and it definitely causes back pain and stiffness. Try not to sit in one place for too long and keep doing gentle walks. A good orthopedic doctor will give you the right guidance, don't worry too much.