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My doctor has given neurotrat np Medicine for 2 months and advised me to take rest before I have taken physiotherapy sessions for one month I still have pain.should I take rest or attend physiotherapy sessions??
I have attached my MRI scan .
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As a Spine Specialist I see disc bulges like yours everyday,
If this the first time you have had pain and has been there for less than 6-8 weeks, chances are that you will improve,
If you have had multiple previous episodes of pain and / or the symptoms have been there for a long time, then you might have to look at something more than physio
That being said, it’s advisable to start physiotherapy and exercises once the pain has started to improve
Next Steps
You should get yourself checkout by a Spine Specialist physically
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Avoid sitting cross legged, avoid bending forwards to to lift heavy things , Avoid long driving and two wheelers for next month
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Need physical exam, Mri-PIVD
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• Back/Abdomen and Neck muscle strengthening exercises. Deep Heat Therapy-Local USG, SWD, Infrared.
• Spine ergonomic instructions-Avoid forward bending, and ground-level activities. To sleep on a cot with a firm mattress, Sit on an ergonomic chair/Table for work, take a break every 45 mins on sitting jobs, and electronic device to be placed at eye level.
• Watch for increased Pain/Fever/Weakness in Limbs, Bowel/Bladder. If present, follow up with the nearest hospital.
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It's a prolapsed intervertebral disc.
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physio, medicine, LS belt
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avoid forward bending and weight lifting.
weight reduction if weight is more.
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Continue guided physio and medicine
Consider epidural nerve block injection before any kind of surgery
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Continue rest
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L4-L5 Disc prolapse is quite huge.It will require Surgery.
We can do Endoscopic Surgery.
Excell Speciality Hospital,Pune
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Extrusion Disc Bulge Is there,
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Continue medication and Rest
Use Belt
Avoid Heavy Lifting and Forward Bending
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