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Cervical radiculopathy
I have herinated disc in cervical region.. and fell pain almost every day...
Doctor advised me to do some exercises.. but it didn't work... now he is telling me to have ultrasound and tems therapy for 14 days...
Is this therapy the cure for my problem?
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Take frequent Breaks at work.
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Manipulative physiotherapists like me, can push the herniated disc, back to it's normal place,
Good luck
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Yes it will help you keep continuoue
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Your problem depends on how much disc prolapse do u have and which structures are affecting. Electrotherapy will relief ur pain along with the manual therapy that u need to continue with the Physiotherapist. So better u visit to the Physiotherapist and continue treatment for next couple of days. Also do neck isometrics and use Hot water Fomentation
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It will be Good if you share your xray or MRI report on this platform to understand the gravity of the problem.... the problem depends on the degree of herniation and any co factors which are associated with it ...
Do you have Localised neck pain or have tingling pain in your arms and hands too?
What medications are you on?
Keep doing static neck exercises...however regarding modalities it may or may not benefit you as it can just give you symptomatic relief but the main pathology should be addressed.
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Get your B12 and D3 levels checked
do report back if you have any furthur query.
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MPTh(Rehab)MPT(Ortho)UK.
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If their is radiation then TENS is required as well as ultrasonic therapy to release spasm. U might not get control of your pain in 14 days... U need to do exercises regularly.
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Whenever problem occurs consult Physiotherapist who is a qualified practitioner.
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Use cervical collar support.
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Dr. Avinash Arora (PT)
Physiotherapist
40 yrs exp
Delhi
It's essential, U share your Digital X-ray Cervical A.P & lateral nd MRI wd me to ascertain the gravity of problem & that how much pressure/damage it's causing to the adjoining structures. U may take Hot pack first, then Ultrasonic of 1 Mega Hertz, Laser therapy &Tens therapy, in this sequence. Just think positive that these therapies will reduce your pain. Manual Therapy nd Chiropractic manipulation R the mainstays for this & will surely provide U complete relief. Start doing sidewise movements of neck & lifting of soulder 15 times at a time nd statistic neck exercises. Don't do any rotating of neck.
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Go for digital X Ray or better for a MRI.
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Use pillow of Medium height nd Cervical Collar, Brand Tynor
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Dr. Neha Sane (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello..!
Well its cervical radiculopathy with herniated disc... to be fair enough its gonna be on n off.. physiotherapy is the good option to contril the duration of pain..
Start with hot water formantation 15mins,, ultrasuond n TENS will give good result.. around 12-15 sessions of physio.. some cervical mobilaztion n strengthening exercises..
U should be fine..
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