Dear Doctors,I thank God and you all for giving us this website.  I am diagnosed with oseoarthritis on my lower back. it hurts all the time esp when i am slouching.  i cant wash clothes anymore. because it needs a sitting down position.  I was given the list for proper positions, but  I cant adhere to them.  Also my fingers are numb and shoulders will be painful when i do household chores with pressure.Is my back pain qualified to be operated on or will it be healed?Thank you and may our God bless you.Elen Felix
Hi, As you got osteoarthritis in your lumbosacral region go for, 1, Physiotherapy like back extension exercise.2, Short way diathermy.3, Lumbar traction. Avoid weight lifting. Do not bend more from back. Sleep on hard bed. Take calcium and vitamin A and D supplements. Ok and take care.