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I am an 80-year-old female and consider myself active but with restrictions due to pain. I have been diagnosed with multiple spine conditions. I have tried steroid injections, acupuncture and physical therapy. I have been doing daily stretches, shoulder massage, and warm showers, and I stay active in my garden, even though that sometimes makes the pain more severe. I still have pain on my upper back when lying down and butt pain when sitting down longer than 20 minutes. What else can I do?
A
First, let’s applaud your perseverance and drive to stay active within reasonable limits. As aging collides with these medical conditions, things can get harder and more complicated. You’ve already tried several treatment options but are still having challenges with pain. This is a common problem. There are still more options for you, and it is important to find the care that can get you to those options and see what helps you.
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