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L4-l5 disc bulge
In November 2021,due to excruciating pain,my back had shifted towards right side...That time I was treated with TENS and physiotherapy...
Ever since then the excruciating pain has decreased,but I'm still having numbness,pins and needles sensation in right lower limb..Also having pain(moderate)in both legs(from buttock to feet)
Kindly tell me what kind of exercises will help me
Also what to do for the c5-c6 disc bulge
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Therapeutic exercises and professional assessment will help you improve, as you are very young you need to work on your abdominal and back muscles strength.
Next Steps
kindly consult Professional physiotherapist
Health Tips
Don't worry about the disc bulge and you need to focus on muscle strengthening exercises
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These conditions usually require long term Physical Rehabilitation with regular follow ups with an experienced Physiotherapist.
Generally the plan can be home based and you may not need to consult or take treatment on daily basis.
Initial treatment with electrotherapy that was done for acute pain relief may have worked within it's limitations.
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Do some exercises like chin tuck, cervical isometric exercises, cobra pose,neck stretches ,shoulder shrug shoulder elevation and some upper back strengthening exercises...and lower back do bhujangasana leg raise exercises and bridging and some stretching of hamstring and calf muscle and knee to chest stretch also..
will help in healing the pain....
Next Steps
Do hot fermentation twice a day...
Health Tips
Avoid forward bending , Heavy lifting....... Correct posture of the body while sitting....
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Electrotherapy and Exercises therapy can help you in relieving the pain
Ultrasound and IFT and Lumbar traction for 7-10 days followed by Strengthening Exercises
Stretching Exercises
Next Steps
Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
Maintaine Ergonomic posture while working in front of a computer
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
Next Steps
To correct your regular posture.
Health Tips
Moist heat compression.
Spinal strengthening exercises.
Spinal strengthening exercises.
isometric neck exercise.
ergonomic design chair and table.
avoid faulty exercises.
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Hot fomentation twice a day at back. Apply any diclofenac gel. After 2 days start with strengthening excs.
Next Steps
Visit your nearby physio therapy clinic for electro therapy
Health Tips
Avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forward
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Although u has taken treatment earlier n again u r feeling numbness. But before starting any exercise u should start treatment again and get relief in all the symptoms. Along with treatment start doing exercises under the supervii of physiotherapist.
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