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Sciatica with inconsistent rightfootpain
I have prolapsed disc on l5 s1 level from 2years, I have been doing McKenzie stretch and push ups twice a day. Still no complete cure leg pain is the worse part.
MRI impression: l5s1 annular bulge with supperadded broad based herniation, causing minimal the and bilateral s1 neural compromise.
Piriformis Stretch
1. Lie on your back. ...
2. Cross your left leg over your right so that your left ankle rests on your right knee.
3. Use your hands to grab hold of your left knee and pull it gently toward the opposite shoulder. ...
4. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
5. Relax, and then repeat with the other leg.
6. Repeat this cycle 2 to 4 times.
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Along with Stretching u also require core muscle strengthening and pain management using tens and ultrasound machines used in physiotherapy rehabilitation
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I would advise u to take few session with expert physiotherapist and ur symptoms should get reduced to 80 percent and than do excercise at home by ur self
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MRI report has to co-related to the symptoms that you have.
Not always what MRI reveals is actually the cause of your symptoms.
You need to get clinically assessed.
Next Steps
You should get a consult with a Physiotherapist.
Health Tips
The probable core areas of treatment based on your symptoms would be:
1. Manual therapy- MFR for erector spinae and piriformis muscles, thoraco-lumbar spine mobilization to relieve the back pain.
2. Neurodynamics to relieve of the leg pain.
3. Stretching of hamstrings, adductors, hip flexors.
4. Strengthening of abdominal and gluteal muscles.
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