Degenerative Spine Condition - Diagnosis & Treatment

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How is degenerative spine condition treated?

Your doctor may recommend physiotherapy treatment to assist with your pain relief and improve your flexibility and strength.

This may comprise:

A back brace or back taping
Activity adjustments advice
Change in lifestyle and better ergonomics
Dry needling (a type of acupuncture)
Electrotherapy (ultrasound)
Exercises to improve flexibility, strength and core stability
Hydrotherapy (exercises in water)
Ice or heat treatment
Medications for pain relief, anti-inflammatory agents, muscle relaxants
Minimally invasive and open surgery for spinal decompression of nerves and stabilisation of the spine
Mobilisation (gentle stretches to restore movement)
Pilates
Soft tissue massage
Spinal injections and radiofrequency ablation of painful areas
Traction (physiotherapist applies force to spine to relieve pressure)
Walking aids

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