How to treat mild lumbar osteophyte formation
Disease description:
As I get older, the area around my lower back feels particularly uncomfortable. After examination, it was diagnosed as bone hyperplasia. How is mild lumbar osteophyte formation treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Patients can be treated with medication. If patients experience pain, they may take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief. They should also avoid poor lifestyle and work habits such as prolonged bending, sitting for long periods, and inadequate warmth for the lower back. It is important to avoid prolonged sitting, heavy physical labor involving bending, exposure to cold or irritating environments, all of which may accelerate lumbar spine degeneration. Regular exercises to strengthen the back and腰背肌 (lumbar and back muscles) are recommended.
