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DISC bulge in L3-L4 , L4-L5 , L5- S1
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I am having a problem of lower back pain at right side, which move from back to hip and further hip towards the foot.
It usually triggers when I wash my hair in shower bending my head forward down.
Sometimes the pain becomes unbearable.
Pls note: this pain started after I slipped in the washroom (May 2021).
Attached is my MRI report.
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Hello maam, after going through your MRI report, i would suggest you for strengthening, stretching of the back muscles. According to your MRI report, your lumbar spine is straightened instead of the curvature. To bring the curvature of the spine back you will be needing to do postural correction exercises.
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application of hot water bag and ice pack in alternate ways for 5 mins each would help you to relive the pain and stretching will do a great help.
Health Tips
avoid bending forward and drinking water of around 4L is mandatory.
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Hi, this is Dr Supreetha, I would like to suggest you to take electrotherapy to reduced pain ,as the pain reduces we can start with lower limb strengthening exercises, lower limb stretching and a core strengthening exercises. So we cannot start the exercises abruptly. We need to increase it gradually
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Lumbosacral corset
Hot packs and cold packs
Health Tips
Avoid bending forward
Avoid lifting heavy weights
Avoid sleeping on your belly
Avoid sleeping on soft bed or pillow , use cotton bed and pillow, pillow placed below the knee while sleeping on the back, pillow between legs while sleeping sideways
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Hy there ! You should start doing back extension exercises
For example :1.Standing Lumbar Extension 2.Prone on Elbows. Take a hot pack on your back as well as your thighs it will reduce pain and relax your back muscles as well
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1.Stand up tall
Put your hands on your hips
Gently push hips forward to extend your lower back
Hold for 5-6 seconds
Repeat for a total of 10 repetitions
2. Lie on your abdomen.
Place your hands on the floor near your shoulders.
Push up, raising your back and shoulders; keep your forearms on the floor.
Hold this position for 30 seconds.
Repeat 5 to 10 times.
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You can search back extensions over google so that you can visually find it helpful in doing
Also some modalities :TENS and US can be taken
Visit near by clinic for better assessment
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Your problem is treatable with Physiotherapy. You should consult a Physiotherapist in person.
You should take Intermittent Pelvic traction and Interferential therapy for 7 - 10 sittings in a physiotherapy centre, followed by back strengthening and stretching exercises.
You should continue to do the exercises for 3-4 months twice a day.
Avoid forward bending, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, Twist and turns, frequent stair climbing till you strengthen your muscles.
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You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment to know the present condition.
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Rest.
Health Tips
Moist heat compression.
after the pain reduces.
Spinal strengthening exercise under supervision of Physio.
LS belt except sleeping and eating time.
postural care.
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Visit physio therapy clinic for electro therapy ( IFT , Ultrasonic, Lumbar traction). Maintain good posture. Check your vit B12 levels .
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Avoid bending forward n lifting heavy weights
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Take Traction, Ift and ultrasound therapy for 10 days, maintain proper posture, dont stand for prolonged time, apply ice pack twice a day.
After a week of physio sessions, you will be suggested with core strengthening exercises.
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1.U need to wear a lumbar support corset.
2.apply ice frequently
3.use volini gel 5-8times a day
4.do a myofacial trigger release under a senior sports physiotherapist
5. Do proper lower back muscles stretches
6. U need to take 20-30days of traction, ift , stretching, core rehabilitation, whole leg trigger release technique.
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head to heel physiotherapy clinic porur chennai - Dr.andrew Jaya Singh
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andrewphysiotherapist is my youtube channel for lowerback treatment techniques and rehabilitation
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
For pain relief use Ultrasound and IFT along with Lumbar Traction for 10-15 days
Lower back Strengthening Exercises
Lower back Stretching Exercises
Core Strengthening Exercises
Leg Stretching Exercises
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
Health Tips
Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Avoid weight lifting
Avoid Forward bending
Avoid prolonged standing, walking, jogging and running
Place a pillow under the knees while sleeping on the back
Place a pillow between the legs while sleeping on side ways
Use flat / hard bed for sleeping
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and take a lumbar traction along with IFT and Ultrasonic therapy for 2 weeks
Maintain proper posture and ergonomics don't lift any heavy weights.After reducing pain start doing back Strengthening exercises for 2 months
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Dr. Neetu Rathi (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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U need to consult to the physiotherapist. Avoid forward bending and weight lifting
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Dr. Nayana Ramkumar (PT)
Neuro Physiotherapist
1 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please avoid forward bending activities
Moist heat
N if the pain is unbearable, lumbar corset will be helpful for a while as it restricts movements.
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