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Disc Bulge at L3/L4
I have lower back pain which will transmit sometimes to hips and legs from last one year.
Recently I have done an MRI in which doctor detected disc prolapse in L3/L4 and adviced for surgery.
I don't want to operate it at this age.. Hence I want to ask is there any alternative treatments available to recover from it completely?
I have attached the report of MRI.
Thank you.
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This has happened because of weakness of back muscles due to which the entire body weight is coming on Lumbar vertebra resulting in disc compression.
Next Steps
You should take physiotherapy for 20 days.
*SWD *ULTRASONIC WAVES *LASER THERAPY * TENS *MASSAGE * MOBILIZATION
This will be followed by exercises in order to strengthen the back muscles
Health Tips
do not bend your back to pick up things feom the floor instead fold your knees.
Hot fermentation 3 times a day.
Do not lift heavy things.
if carrying make sure you carry equal weight in both hands.
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