Can exercise, therapy, rest, posture, or stretching help treat lumbar radiculitis?
A physician’s exam and laboratory tests will help a doctor determine the appropriate time for a patient to start an exercise program. Physical therapy can help improve patients’ biomechanics and strengthen core muscles that better support the spine and a person’s upper-body control. Building a program of range-of-motion stretches and strengthening exercises into one’s daily routine can be very helpful to reduce painful events; such programs are most effective if the patient is diligent at home, apart from visits to the physical therapist. Patients can adjust daily work activities and/or reduce participation in activities that cause or exacerbate pain. If specific postures are more painful, explore other postures that could provide relief. Acupuncture and other complimentary therapies may be considered, as well. What medications are used to treat or manage lumbar radiculitis? If back pain is not relieved using other forms of treatment, medication may be prescribed. The medication chosen
