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Lower middle back pain
What is identified in this xray, dr said normal but i have low middle back pain, only herl pain no leg pain, reduced walking speed
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Probably Disc degenerative disease with spondylolisthesis of L5-S1
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Consult an orthopaedic surgeon
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Strict bed rest, no lifting heavy weights from floor, Physiotherapy.
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You have reduced disc spaces in upper dorsolumbar vertebrae...also lysthesis noted in l5 s1
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Dr. Mayank Daral
Orthopedist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
From the X-ray provided, the lumbar spine alignment, vertebral heights, and disc spaces look largely preserved, with no obvious fracture, slip (spondylolisthesis), or major deformity, which is why your doctor called it normal. however, X-rays only show bones, not discs, nerves, or muscles, so many causes of lower back pain (muscle strain, ligament sprain, early disc irritation, or facet joint inflammation) will not appear on X-ray.
Pain limited to the lower middle back without leg radiation usually suggests mechanical or muscular back pain, not a nerve compression or slip disc.
Reduced walking speed often happens because of muscle spasm or stiffness, not structural damage. if pain persists beyond a few weeks, an MRI may help evaluate soft tissues, but most such cases improve with posture correction, heat, and gradual core strengthening rather than imaging alone.
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Dr. Mohamed Rasik
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Xray shows Spondylolisthesis L5-S1
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Physiotherapy
Weight Reduction (if)
Avoid heavy weight lifting
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Disc problem is there
Need medicine and rest
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