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Mild Diffuse of L3-L4 and L4-L5
My recent MRI shows Mild Diffuse of L3-L4 and L4-L5 causing mild anterior thecal sac indentation. Kindly advise some Physio Therapy for this indentation issue. My Doc has put me on Gabapentin which I know won't help. I am not into oral medication. Plead suggest some exercise for this urgently (specifically for the indentation)
This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
- Keep no pillow under the head.
- Avoid painful acts & activities.
- Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold.
-Do mild exercises for the affected part.- back and lower limbs °
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1tab Once a day x 10 days.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
-For exercises you may visit my YouTube channel-
'Dr NCgupta'
-Wish you a quick recovery & good health
kindly like & subscribe to the channel to get notification for subsequent videos of your intrest.
it is free.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Hot packs / Hot water bottle to be applied locally on the lower back
McKenzie back exercise regimen - extension exercises
(please Google it for a chart of exercises with steps and illustrations)
Next Steps
Maintain a straight posture, try not to slouch while sitting.
Use a firm mattress while sleeping. Avoid springs / soft foam.
Health Tips
Avoid bending directly forwards (eg: to pick up any dropped objects) and avoid lifting any heavy weights.
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