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2018-03-12 04:21:35
Major problem detected in MRI report. Compression in L5 S1. Doctor have asked for surgery to decompress. Should we go with surgery or with physiotherapist we can do the same. If we go with surgery what are the disadvantages? The patient is already in pain whenever she sleep. Please advise.
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Surgery is the last option firstly take physiotherapy treatment and daily exercise. Stretching exercises, strength exercises, posture corrections must

Answered2018-03-12 18:36:32

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• Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. • Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. • Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily. • Avoid bending in front.

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If neurological symptoms are present and not relived with medicine and physiotherapy than go for surgery

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You can do physiotherapy for 1 months,. Get Lumber traction, ift and exercise. Avoid jerky movements and forward bending for now. Keep rest, and during sitting or travelling get ls belt.
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Avoid surgery if you can,,
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It may cure by some physical therapy and accupresure treatment. Thank you

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If surgery can be avoided depends really upon the reading of the MRI depicting the extent of compression. In the meanwhile try physiotherapy for some time and gage the response and recovery. Take a call on the surgery after you see the response.
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Initiate physiotherapy
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Try placement of pillows below knee. T-shape placement.. While lying down.. Should help

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