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Suffering from back pain for one month
Hello.. I'm having back pain since one-month.I have consulted orthopedician.he asked me to done MRI.after seeing the reports, doctor confirmed it was a nerve compression on my back. He prescribed me some medicine for one month and some stretching exercises.though using the medicine, doing the exercises, I recently got a severe pain on my back again.Then I consulted a physiotherapist near to me. She first did occupuncture to me which left me in unbearable pain. I asked her not to do that, she said Thai it is a part of physiotherapy. Really it comes under physiotherapy! Or anything else?please answer
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Accupuncture is not a part of physiotherapy , but those who have done certification in Dry needling technique they use the skill to reduce pain..
Do some Spinal extension exercises
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Consult a physio for a personalised plan
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Dont lift heavy weights
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Acupuncture is not part of physiotherapy, but therapist who have done such study can practice it. You need to do supervised exercise by physiotherapist, they can use some modalities to reduce your pain initially but final relief will be done by exercises only
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Consult nearby Physio and keep patience
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Don’t do vigorous exercise initially
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Physiotherapy is indeed helpful. Some electrotherapy with lumbar traction can ease your pain. Core strengthening is a must with stretching exercises.
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Do hot water formentation at home when experiencing severe pain, & rest for one day.
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Accupunture doesnt come under physiotherapy, but if the concerned physiotherapist has done the certification for that, he or she may practice it. You shall post the specific report, so that we can help you give that specific exercise protocol that can help you.
Though from the specifications you have given , you should first take electrotherapy to decrease pain and then start doing exercises.
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Shall post the specific reports to get perfect treatment protocol, so as to know which nerve is compressed
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Dont do any exercises that increase your pain
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