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Back pain L4, L5
I am having back pain L4, L5 after doing X ray suggested by my Orthopaedic Doctor, he has given medicine and physiotherapy of SWD.
Now my physiotherapist is giving me in addition SWD and Ultrasound therapy and some mild exercise. After doing physiotherapy my back is paining if I press my back. Should I discontinue by physiotherapy. My ortho doctor he told me to take SWD for 10 days but the Physiotherapist is saying to take for 30 days, what to do.. my back pain is also there . Please help
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Hi. Spine pain have a lot of cause for back pain including disc prolapse (commonly called sciatica of radiates to legs) and spondylosis. At this age is can be also due to your posture. I would rather advise you to consult.
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Avoid bending forward and lifting wait.
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Walk is helpful. Remeber you need to take good care of the way you sit and stand. You cant keep on having physiotherapy forever and will always have to learn aboit postural advice
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Stop the physio if your back hurts more after that.
Get your vitamin d and b12 checked.
They would be low.. then get injectable vitamin d and b12 course and you will be better in a few days ..
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consult if needed
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take vitamin injections
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