Nagging L5-S1 arthiritis...in need of home remedies. :)

[hojo5353]

Have this nagging dull burning arthiritis in my lower back that flares in the butt for 3 weeks now...had an MRI...no slipped disc..just a lot of inflamation. It goes away for months..then comes back...

anyone know of any good home remedies/over the counter meds I can use?
any info would be great..tx

John

[greensky]

I would recommend you get started on a back exercise program. Go to a PT to help you get started.

Apart from that you can try MSM and glucosamine that is said to help arthritis if it’s not too bad. They haven’t helped me, but mine is bad. For the pain I take White Willow Bark which is where aspirin was developed from and is a mild pain killer and an anti-inflammatory.

MSM and glucosamineare are natural supplements, White Willow Bark I would classify as a drug but with fewer side effects the aspirin.

[dhm04]

I use Bayer back and pain pills. They really help me

[injured betty]

ice, stretches and walking

[hojo5353]

awesome...tx all...i'll give them a try