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Focal annular disc bulge at c6-c7
I have been suffering from pain in shoulder and left hand for 6 weeks ..along with tingling and numbness..how long does it take for all this to go away and the disc to heal itself..I have a disc bulge at c6-c7..and what all precautions need to be followed.. kindly help
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Disc bulge doesn't heal itself you need to take physiotherapy treatment with advance techniques like mobilization, manipulation etc. As we treat it took 2 weeks regular.
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take 2 weeks regular session
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Hi, it does seems like radiculopathy, so I would suggest you go to a nearby physiotherapist for electrotherapy treatment. You can perform exercises at home but right now what you need is electrotherapy.
Don't perform exercises right now, first go for a nearby therapist and then perform exercises as said.
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Avoid taking pillow while sleeping
Avoid long driving, phone use and Laptop use at this moment.
Also, avoid lifting heavy things with you left upper limb
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Consult in person with nearby physiotherapist and take traction for 5 days and electrotherapy for 10 days, you will be suggested with neck isometric exerxises.
Maintain proper posture for the neck, avoid bending down or sides. Kidnly share mri or x-ray films if you have, so that proper treatment can be suggested.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Neck pains sometimes radiate in shoulders. You need to check your B12 levels . Also stretching n strengthening exes for neck. Be patient n follow precautions like avoiding neck forward, bending and lifting, heavy weights. Maintaining a correct posture, specially in front of the computer.
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Visit physiotherapy clinic for electrotherapy therapy
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Avoid neck forward, bending and lifting heavyweights
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi yes it is Cervical radiculopathy.
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To take care of your posture.
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Cervical soft collar except sleeping and eating time. especially while working in front of a laptop.
Strengthening exercises and stretching exercises upper back muscles.
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please seek physiotherapy treatment for this.
Try avoiding lifting, pulling etc.
Can take around 8 to 12 weeks to settle
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