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Disc herniation
Pain due to L5 S 1 disc herniation.
MRI says mild indentation to thecal sac,
how much time to heal with physiotherapy and rest? pain 7 on 1-10 scale even after physiotherapy.
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Usually it takes 3 weeks to 3 months time to get complete heal.
Continue with spine/ core strengthening exercises.
Next Steps
Avoid anything which is increasing pain
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Consult me online for detailed examination & exercises
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Traction for 10 days with Ift and SWD will help reduce in May be 15-20 sessions.
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Physiotherapy Session counts depend upon assessing the patient, your pain severity, whether the condition is acute or chronic, and without actually providing treatment, it’s not possible to say how many sessions would lead to recovery. A proper assessment is needed to give a realistic timeline.
Next Steps
For now take rest and try to take treatment from a qualified & Experienced Physiotherapist.
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Avoid Carry any weight for now
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Pain will start decreasing when you use the modalities in the clinic, and when the muscle start building, the pain goes slowly
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Follow all the precautions as advised
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Dr. Afsa Rafiq (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Srinagar
Perform a comprehensive mechanical evaluation (e.g., McKenzie approach) to identify movements that centralize symptoms and relieve nerve stress.
Introduce gentle sciatic nerve glides and low-load stabilization exercises.
Posture modification
Heavy lifting avoid
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Rest perform the therapies in physiotherapy center by physiotherapist
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