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    Can arthritis in the lower back of a 60 year old female be reversed?

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    Can severe arthritis in the left side of lower back due to a fall 30 years ago be reversed?
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    Brian Lee

    Physiotherapist

    I graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2004 and have worked in various healthcare settings, including primary care, private practice and community health services, … View Profile

    Unfortunately no, arthrtis is degeneration of cartilage, structure that situates between 2 bones. Trauma, occupational injury, posture, repetative stress to the site can all lead to earlier onset of arthritis and cartilage does not regenerate. I would suggest you speak to both GP and physio for opinion on managing your pain and improving function/movements

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    David Meek

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    David Meek is an osteopath that has worked in Bunbury for the last twenty three years. Using safe and effective manual techniques David treats everything … View Profile

    I'm afraid degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) is not reversable. However the key is management. A lot of the discomfort and pain associated with osteoarthritis can come from the soft tissue, and soft tissue can be treated. There are a number of gentle exercises and techniques that a patient can learn that can improve function and mobility. Osteopaths are well placed to provide this type of treatment. Speak to your local osteopath.

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    Mr Ilan Freedman

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    Mr Ilan Freedman is a Dual-Fellowship trained Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist experience in Direct Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Bikini Anterior Hip Replacement, Conformis … View Profile

    I agree with the other posters that spine arthritis itself cannot be reversed. However, through appropriate muscle strengthening and exercise it is often (but not always) possible to sufficiently improve or "reverse" the pain, so that surgery is NOT required.

    Ilan Freedman - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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