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I have lumbar degenerative disc in L3- L4 and L4 -L5 , i get sciatica pain too along with hip pain. I do the stretching but i can't sleep at night due to pain. Now I'm getting knee pain which the dr said is referred pain.. i lost 10 kg weight. Kindly help with pain relief.. thank's

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Please inform about your profession, amount of time spent sitting and sitting habits. This looks more of a muscles related problem secondary to your sitting habits and patellofemoral joint issues at k ...  Read More

Can mild degenerative disease of lumbar spine be cured by ortho physiotherapist for a 36year old female?

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Yes, physiotherapy can definitely help in treating the degenerative diseases Thank you ...  Read More

Sir, I have done my spine MRI and it shows disc bulge l4-l5. And also says early degenerative disc disease. Is there any serious problem.what precautions should I take. there is severe back pain sometimes.pls guide me.

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Degenerative changes in spine are commonly found in MRI scans of spine. Back pain related to degenerative changes responds well to exercises and medications along with ergonomic corrections in daily a ...  Read More

Disc degenerative disease in back. With "disc like material in my spinal Canal" my specialist report says. I'm 20 years old.. Iv has this problem since 16 is there any medication I can ask my doctor to prescribe I was on gabapentin however they didn't work.. Exercise makes the pain worse.. The pain is crippling and server every day

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Consult with Neuro Surgeon as soon as possible. Do MRI. ...  Read More

I suffer from disc degenerative disease, in my spinal speicalist report it says I have disc like material in my spinal canal aswell. My doctor recently STOPED my painkillers and told me to do exercise which I have , and it has made it worse I have now pain in my right bum cheek like pins and needles is this something to e concerned about ?

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you a permanent cure You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effects ...  Read More

I am 24 years old and have degenerative disc disease in my lower back. I am very active and want to know what activities I should discontinue to avoid further damage to my disc. In particular, mountain biking, running, rock climbing, skiing, whitewater kayaking. Thank you.

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Ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working or sitting or walking....Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water...Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight...Do not ...  Read More

I have mild degenerative disc diseases. Mild pain in left neck below the back ear, shoulder till left arm elbow. My left hand shaking fingers/wrist when I put sugar in tea, holding empty glass etc. After pain relief can I go to gym for work out and weight lifts. My age is 33. I am attaching my MRI.

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You need a good physitherapy. Avoid heavy weight lifting. ...  Read More

I had little pain in my back especially at the left side while bending. I went to the doctor n took d xray. He told me i have disc thinning at l5 s1 and gave me some tablets. Please let us know if its a severe problem and how to stop the thinning of disc and excersises to avoid pain.

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you have disc degeneration. you should maintain good posture, and start with back extension exercises with stretching of hamstrings. Dr Sandip Gupta ...  Read More

Hi, iam 32 years old. what it means " Lumbar degenerative disc disease at L5 - S1." " Posterior annular bulge at L4-5 and paracentral annular bulge at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac". Please explain.

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Hi, These mri findings can be anything. Doesn't mean you are suffering from some disease. You have to co relate what you see and how bad the symptoms are. ...  Read More

Degenerative conditions of lumbar vertebrae

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U should take safe Ayurvedic herbal tonics to prevent degeneration, Take Shiva gutika 2 bid,Cap Shuddha guggul 1 bid, Apply Rumasyl oil gently, Brahmrasayana 1 tsf bid with milk ...  Read More

I have l3-l4 and l5-s1 disc bulge with foraminal narrowing. I feel pain in the inguinal area and the right side lower abdomen radiating to back. My CT scan reports are normal. Are the abdominal and inguinal pain due to disc bulge only ?

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ct scans will not be of much help in your case, if previous mri has been done more than 6 months ago then get a repeat mri LS spine with whole spine screening and look for changes which might have agg ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Management depends on AP diameter and area of spinal canal. And severity of symptoms ...  Read More

MRI findings reveal evidence of degenerative disc disease seen a t the L4-L5 level with diffuse dise bulge and right paracentral and foraminal disc extrusion with disc material seen extending into the neural foramina and right lateral recess with compression of the traversing right L5 nerve root.

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Better to get removal of disc material ...  Read More

Please suggest what should I consume and what should I avoid for lower back pain. I have been suffering from lower back pain since last 7 months .

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As I need to understand more about your health, Eating pattern and other clinical findings, identify the Current Health Report to give you right advice. You can connect us for private consultation. Al ...  Read More

For 6 months suffering from back pain, viewing my x-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for LSTV, I always feel somethings out there in my lower back which i can't stop thinking of, neither it's ache nor it's indescribable pain but something is there, what should I do? what medication should I take? should I do exercises or not ?

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Get physiotherapy UST AND SWD for a week. Avoid lifting heavy weights and bending forward. Use LS corset for now with analgesics. Consult online for any doubt ...  Read More

Viewing my X-ray report radiologist diagnosed it for Lumbosacral Transitional vertebrae disease, what should I do? Whom should I seek ? is medication/ exercises must ?

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Hello It is quite a common condition, present by birth. Treatment is decided depending on your symptoms. ...  Read More

Pain at the lower point of tail bone in spinal cord Disc bulge in the reports of MRI report Pain from hip to legs till knees at one side of body

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disord ...  Read More

Pain at the lower point of tail bone in spinal cord Disc bulge in the reports of MRI report Pain from hip to legs till knees at one side of body

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disord ...  Read More

Lumbar spondilytis and disc bulging with annular tear and having pain around lumbar could not able to bend forward

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Follow the treatment get Physio of pain persists ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I was diagnoised with L5S1 disc protrusion with neural foraminal narrowing on Nov'2023. Took physiotherapy for few weeks and started Core muscle strengthen exercises. I had to travel 50kms a day in bus. Most of the time it's sore pain in the l5S1 segment. Daily doing 20mnts core strengthen exercise morning and evening. Will it be settled

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I don't know who has advised exercise. Exercise is never solution of pain You need to take medicine for pain Avoid unnecessary travel ...  Read More

Does herinated disc shrink and heal on its own with physical exercises on? Does canal stenosis improve onces disc shrink? Have mild canal stenosis at l4-l5 7mm. Need to know this please help. Taken ozone injection recently and no pain or radicular symptom.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

Severe back pain,knee pain,pain on right side leg only.now i am under ayurvedic treatment.will it cure?

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

Partial degenerative L4-L5 disc and minimal bulging L4-S1 can we travel international Thanks for help

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If no active symptoms, then one can travel with adequate precautions. ...  Read More

I have early degenerative Changes with disc joint space ! I have neck pain both side back head pain and most important swelling on my neck... Is it cure permanently ? I am 27... Please Suggest me... Where my height 5feet3inc and weight 78kg

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed 6years ago with degenerative disc disease...with exercise my condition was improved with proper care... I was recommended not to bend forward lift weights and also not sit on floor... I was trying not to do so ... sometimes I used to do ans get little pain ... suddenly few days back I sat down and when I stand up..it was highl

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I think you should get one MRI of Lumbosacral spine. This problem may occur due to some nerve root compression at lumbar level. ...  Read More

6 years ago I did mri and xray and dr said its lumbar degenerative disc. I was advised physiotherapy and weightloss. Now I get pain in hips sometimes and past few days it's paining on my left elbow, I rested it a bit and it gets better can this be due to back pain? Please guide, I suffer from extreme pain but bear it and manage with physio exercis

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Please dont ignore these pains. Sometimess a short cpurse of medicines can be given to control pain. Your elbow pain though is either localized or has some other reason but would not be coming from lu ...  Read More

I have degenerative disc in lumbar region, 3 disc are affected, dr told me to do physiotherapy and avoid bending or climb stairs. I shifted to house where I have to climb step to go to bathroom and I am washing dishes and have to bend a little. Now from morning I am getting a pinching pain in the back, I took combiflame but still getting the pinchi

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Plz take complete bed rest for a couple of days. ...  Read More

Is there difference between Slip disc and Lumbar Spondylolisis. What is the best way of their treatment . Pls explain.

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Spondylosis is a common term which always ask conditions of the spine degenerative disease, which includes changes in disc, bone, joints and movements in spine. Slip disc is a condition where the spin ...  Read More

I have lower back pain and MRI suggest disc herniation in L4-L5 and disc dessication (dehydration). Took treatment and physiotherapy. Now pain has been subsidised. Is there anyway to heal disc herniation and rehydrate the disc to slow down/cure disc dessication.(Currently doing daily back strenghtening and stretching exercises as suggested by Physi

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Yes some panchakarma procedures is more effective and give fast result ...  Read More

Degenerative and osteophytic changes are seen in the visualized lumbar vertebrae. Vaccum air phenomenon in L5,S1 IV disc region. This is in my X-ray report. What does it mean? Is it serious matter?

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

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