What is the treatment for a degenerative facet arthropathy at L5-S1?

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

Initial treatment normally involves physical therapy to attempt to rehabilitate the damaged tissue. Surgery is usually considered a last resort, since doctor's are often reluctant to operate near the spine.

Answer by  Trina94 (94)

Manual or mechanical traction, posture education and correction, lumbar spine joint mobilizations, anti-inflammatory medications, interspersed rest periods in conjunction with activity, strengthening and stretching of surrounding muscles to maintain mobility.

Answer by  primatefreak (1616)

Treatment includes avoiding motions like twisting, lifting and extension of lumbar spine. Drug therapy using anti-inflammatories. Stretching and strengthing exercises to improve the strength and endurance of muscles in the lumbar spine.

Answer by  SallyJ64 (3121)

I have it higher up, and found the radio frequency shots to be very effective in controlling the pain. The shots are supposed to be even more effective in the lumbar spine than the cervical.