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Back pain l4 and l5 lumbar area disc bul
Sir, my age is 32
Iam suffering from back pain from last 6months
L4 and L5 disc bulge
For my job purpose I am travelling daily 79kms per day
Pain is increasing at the time of driving,
Remaning time no pain,
Is there any problem in future,
Plz help me sir,
Thanks
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I would recommend you to take rest for ten days and consult a Physiotherapist for electrotherapy and exercise therapy as soon as possible.
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Now a days disc bulge is not an issues. The issues is that how to prevent disc bulge. So now before doing anything u should consult a physio and try to under about ergonomic. Your long driving is may be create a worst situation bcoz there is more chances to compress a nerve during long driving so for a week i should avoid driving and take rest, icing. And than start some strengthening exercise according to physio.
Next Steps
Avoid long driving for 5-7 days.
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Take rest, icing and consult a physio for next step
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Keep your low back muscles at complete relaxation posture at sleeping time by placing a thick pillow under your knees in supine lying position or between the knees in side lying position.
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Please keep a towel roll or you can order a Mckenzie roll to support your low back in sitting posture all the time, especially while driving. Maintain a 90 degree angle at your hip and knee with feet on the floor when in office or driving. Do not bend and rotate on either sides as it may pinch the nerves at the back. Practice good ergonomics and squat down on your knees keeping your legs apart to lift up objects from the floor. Get a Physiotherapy consult to know the right exercises to align your spine, strengthen your core muscles and help with your disc symptoms.
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Hi by this side Dr kp singh
I read your query, according to your update you are suffering by PIVD ( lower back), yes in future this problem will increase if you did not get proper treatment, Advice- take break from your job for 10 days initially
Physiotherapy treatment- for 15 days
Us therapy 8minutes
Tens 15 minutes
Ice pack for 5minutes
Hot pack for 10 minutes
After 1 st or 2nd day exercise will Start
Use volini ointment twice a day at painful area,
And you can contact me for consultation
Next Steps
MRI of lower back area
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be patient this case is curable if you get proper treatment
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Dr. Avis Tayal (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Do piriformis stretch. Search on YouTube.
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Dr. Priyanka Kumbhare (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Hello Sir,
Back pain can occure for a number of reasons, including injury, aging,illness and diseases.
Try yoga, squats to relince temporary back pain. It's very easy way to relived tightness in your back while strengthing the muscles in the hips and bult. Strengthening the muscles in your belly,along with your spine,is a great way to prevent pain and injury.
Thank you!
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For further assistance you can visit Fysiofit physiotherapy clinic.
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Mr. Prof. Madan Mohan M.R. (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi there
Assuming that you have consulted a doctor who has confirmed a diagnosis of L4-L5 disc bulge it would be prudent if travel distance can be better managed as it can strain the lower back.
The recovery depends on extent of disc bulge i.e if mild to moderate, prognosis is better.
Next Steps
Start strengthening lower back.
Avoid lifting heavy objects.
Physiotherapy Modalities like IFT can help to alleviate pain.
Consult a physiotherapist for an exercise regimen as well.
If possible, taking rest will surely help during acute flare ups.
Health Tips
If only driving is causing pain maybe use a proper back support while driving.
Try to take breaks in between while driving.
Try and make driving less strenuous and proper time management can help.
Avoid lifting weights
Identify and avoid activities that increases the pain like maybe bending forwarding, sitting with rounded back etc
consult a good physiotherapist.
Hot fomentation to lower back can help as well.
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