Lower back pain (MRI shows degenerative changes) and facet joint disease

[PigiPain]

I was very active person, was running my own business used to regular exercise but now I am completely different person. I was referred to spine specialist then Rheumatology department and also Physiotherapist. Doctor says MRI shows I have Degenerative changes and facet joint disease and also I have very poor core strength.

They asked me to do exercises for core strength. I don't understand why I have weak core strength as I used to do regular exercises. My weight is also normal.

I take Paracetamol, Naproxen and Co-Codamol but they don't work. Using toilet makes me tensed because sitting is more painful than standing.

Please someone has any idea how to get rid of this pain. I am so depressed. In my prayer I always ask God for painful early death because it is better than living with pain.

[backintime Graduate10]

Hi I'm sorry you have so much pain but I think that maybe you meant to post this in another forum ?

This is a running forum. I hope there is another forum where you can get some help

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

As above... this probably isn’t the best forum on here for help with what you need. Here we have niggles that ache a bit and pop a couple of ibuprofen before we go out again... that’s clearly not what you need. Neither is an early death... no God would put you here for that. As you’ve seen a doctor I’d suggest going to the NHS physio now as they’ll be able to see your condition and advise on exercises that you can do... we could give you core exercises that could do more harm than good.

Good luck... it will get better than it feels right now.

[Zanzib Graduate10]

Your pain sounds miserable. Maybe like with running, you can do little bits to help core strength. Good luck with your journey and please do keep seeking support, there is a good forum out there for you. xx