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L5 and s1 gap reduced and mild spinal ch
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My L5 S1 gap is reduced with mild spinal changes.
I have pain at lower back and sitting for few minutes makes it worst.
I do not have any pain in my both legs. It is only around lower back.
Plz suggest me some exercises to recover from this and to make my back muscles strong
Thank you
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Hi my suggestion is take hot water apply 2times aday. Then avoid weight lifting and forward bending. Start physiotherapy like Eletrotherapy one week then start exercise ..
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No need to worry. You have mild degenerative changes as per your report. Just improve your posture i.e make your working space ergonomically good and do hot fomentation for 10 mins twice a day plus back extension exercises. This will make you fine. No doctor can increase your space or reverse degenerative changes in your spine but after following my advice you can stop it from getting it worse.
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Follow my advice and visit some expert physiotherapist
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Improve posture and start doing back extension exercises
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Check my youtube channel i have many exercise for disc bulge & lower back pain
Andrew physiotherapist is my you tube channel
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You should take electro therapy and exercise therapy from the nearest physiotherapy centre.
You should take electro therapy first followed by exercises with proper guidance.
You should continue the exercises for 3-4 months for best results.
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To start with, I would suggest you to use a better support with lumber curve or use lumber roll while sitting and you can do hot water formations for at least 20 mins twice a day.
Avoid prolonged sitting. Get up and take a round after every 30 mins.
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Consult a physio online/ in person
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Avoid back bending and weight lifting
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Apply hot pack twice a day with diclofenac ointment to reduce pain.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and take electrotherapy treatment for 10 days. Later you will be suggested with lower back strengthening exercises.
maintain proper posture, avoid bending back/forward.
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For pain relief do hot fomentation twice daily for 20 min . Let the pain subsides n only u can start with exercises . Exercises will be helpful for you but cannot be done during pain
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Visit physio therapy clinic clinic for electro therapy
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Avoid forward bending. Postural correction advised
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Hi sir, this is dr vikram from Bangalore. I can ask my physio to reach out to u, do a complete assessment n then we can see what are the possible treatments? U can chat here in the private where we can exchange our contact details. Plz search get fit physio @ home on google.
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Please wear l. S. Belt while sitting and walking. It's a must. It will help you to control your problem.
Have hot fermentation thrice a day for 15 minutes. It will relax your back and reduce your pain.
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consult a physiotherapist asap.
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strict bed rest
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic and take physical consultation for proper assessment and treatment.
To reduce pain take electrical modalities treatment, maintain ur posture and Ergonomics to reduce spasm and strain.support ur back while sitting for a long time.
After reducing the pain start doing back mobilization exercises and strengthening exercises as prescribed by Physiotherapist.
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hot water application 3-4 times a day for 15 mins.
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Avoid sitting for a long time, lifting heavy weights.
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Ms. Deepali Sheth (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
A thorough physical assessment is needed to determine the tightness, weakness, spasm of your back muscles after which an appropriate exercise program can be prescribed to you. If exercises are given without proper physical assessment, it may even lead to increase in pain. You would need supervised physiotherapy sessions (online or offline) in order to achieve proper pain relief.
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hot water bag/heating pad for 10-15 minutes 3 times a day will help with some pain relief
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