My Lumbosacral spine CT indicates greater generalised annular laxity and ligamentum flava thickening. Mild central and L5 exit canal stenosis... early disc changes @ L4/5 and L5/S1. No large focal disc protrusion . I am 24 and have constant (but mild) pain in lower back on the right side and down my right leg. I see a Physiotherapist twice weekly for this condition with little success. What are my best treatment options?
Low back pain and radiation up to leg is a common symptom of disc disease. If a person comes to me with these symptoms in my clinic I would ask them these details to zero-in on my opinion:When did the pain start? Where exactly over the back is the pain? Does the pain aggravate with bending forward, sitting for a long time or walking for some distanced you have decrease in sensations over foot?if yes where is the exact site ? Did you feel increase in pain at night or wake up due to pain?. If yes it could be an infection in your spine. I would like these details from you to help you further.