I am having severe lower back pain and also pain in the buttocks and upper thigh that feels like a bad toothache. An x-ray showed moderate scoliosis of the spine, multilevel arthritis and advanced degenerative disc disease. I have had lower back pain for about 5 years, but has recently become more severe. I am 75 years of age and otherwise healthy. What is my prognosis as I do not particularly want to have surgery? Are there any other good treatments?
Hi, I am Chat Doctor.  I have read your question and understand your concerns. Let me try to help you Question : Suggest treatment for moderate scoliosis of the spine and multilevel arthritisAnswer : If you have Pain Only, You can continue with Non-Surgical Treatments like Lifestyle Modifications, Physiotherapy, Tablets etc. If there is any weakness or numbness, you need surgical management Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.