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I have a slip disc prob.
I have slip disc problem on my level 5 S1 of backbone.
I have been taking medicines for 2 weeks.
What are the measures which I should do to prevent this.
I have taken an ozone injection through which the disc which was pressing my nerve has shrunk.
And please tell me whether I be able to go to gym or not?
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Go visit a physio. Get it treated properly. Follow the exercise plan which wud be provided to u and get consulted for ergonimics and lifestyle. (Physio wil do this too) . till that avoid heavy lifting and same position for long duration.
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Dr. Ravi Shankar Pandey (PT)
Clinical Physiotherapist
12 yrs exp
Lucknow
Hello, Under a follow-up of physicaltherapist you can recover faster. You can hit a gym,but only if u get an assessment done with physical therapist, so that what is the present scenario of you spinal alignment and muscle strength.
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Dr. Kishor Reddy- (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi try to avoid lift heavy weights in the gym which will hurt ur back.Do only cardiovascular activities.
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