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L4-L5 and L5 -S1 lower back pain.
I have diagnosed with L4 -L5 posterior disc bulge intending mild thecal sac,and L5-S1 lateral bulge intending existing right L5 nerve. Doctor have suggested IFT therapie and excersises. can i cure my problem permanently by doing above? Right now am having serve back pain and slight numbness in right leg from past 7 days. Can't stand or sit more than half hour, only laying down feels comfortable Please suggest me.
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Need to start with walk . Exercises . Posture care.
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
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You may or may not as numbness means Disc is damaging the nerve.
Kindly try this for maximum 10-14 days and if still problem persist think of other treatment options.
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