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Disc bulge pain
For last 2 month, I feel pain on the right back and right leg. Went for MRI, as per the below MRI findings, I have problem in the left side only. But i never felt any kind of pain in left side till now.
MRI results:
At L3/L4, asymmetric broad-based disc bulge is indenting the thecal sac.
Mild lumbar spondylosis with suggestion of left L5 pars defect.
At L4/L5, mild spinal canal stenosis and mild impingement of the left L5 descending nerve root.
There is no problem in MRI for my right side and there is no bulge in right side also. Why left side mild spinal canal stenosis is causing pain only on right back and leg?
My pain on right side increases with activity and reduces on rest.
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Hello.
Sometimes it happens that MRI shows no issues of any side but there are symptoms like you are having.
So don't worry start having physiotherapy session it will reduce.
Do take proper supplement.
**** kindly check with your left hip ( xray or MRI or get it physically assessed) sometimes there is a condition transient osteoporosis of hip(TOH) or initial stages of avascular necrosis of hip.
I am sharing this condition because of your last symptom that is pain increase on activities and reduce on rest. So kindly check with hip condition also .
Or you can consult online for further queries.
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Dr. Sourabh Jain
Pulse Physiotherapy Clinic
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Radiological findings sometimes are not consistent with your symptoms/clinical findings.
Symptoms on your right may be due to compensatory muscle/fascia/vertebral motion for left sided pathology. Have yourself screened with sports doctor/ spine doctor for better correlation of symptoms and severity and best suited plan for you.
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consult specialist first
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Hello,
I can’t comment unless assessed physically. There is a possibility of muscle tightness which might be a cause for the discomfort in your left leg, But this can be confirmed by assessing it physically by the physiotherapist.
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Visit a nearest physiotherapist.
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Starching and strengthning exercises will be helpful for him for managing it.
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Your pain on the right side might be due to your posture.
You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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This can be maintained with regular exercise after initial PT assessment and treatment planning.
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Visit a physiotherapist. If availability is an issue, online consultation shall be equally helpful.
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Take traction and swd for 5 days, maintain proper posture, consult with orthopaedician for medicines .
You should maintain proper posture, avoid bending forward/back to lift anything from floor, hot pack twice a day.
After a week of traction, you will be sufgested woth exercises to strengthen lower back muscles which you need to continue for a month
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Dr. Vidhya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Your pain on the right side might be due to your posture.
You should consult a physiotherapist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Dr. khushboo patel
Physiotherapist
Navsari
Take rest and go for a lumbar brace.
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You need to take physical therapy for pain relief and mobility
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Hot pack apply over lower back area.
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Dr. Steephan John
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
kindly attach the MRI report and film then will see what is there exactly
it is maybe a postural issues
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kindly get an proper assessment with physiotherapist
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi.
You need an online consultation for the best examination and diagnosis to know the present condition.
Next Steps
correct your regular posture.
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electro therapy.
therapeutic exercise under supervision of qualified Physio.
Rest.
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Jammu
Please visit physio therapy clinic for electro therapy. Maintain good posture. Take a good calcium rich diet
Start with back strengthening exercises.
Next Steps
Hot fomentation twice a day at back n application of diclofenac gel twice a day
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Avoid bending forward n lifting heavy weights
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