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Lumbar sprain
After 5 days of continuous hot or cold fermentation and strapping to treat lumbar sprain Or (bone swelling) because of lifting heavy weight wrongly , I'm feeling weakness in my legs..is it serious ? Should I visit doctor ?
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Yed vonsult with physiotherapists for proper diagnosis and treatment Contact ADMIRE physiotherapy laser CLINIC IN NOIDA
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It can be serious but it is not that it should be a completely in depth assessment is required and the symptoms been addressed can be because of a after effect also it is better to visit a physiotherapist
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Consult a qualified physiotherapist
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Take some rest
Continue with cryotherapy and Moist heat
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Yes you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment immediately.
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Rest.
no gym.
LS Belt except sleeping and eating time.
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Visit nearby Physiotherapy clinic is better option for you....
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Yes 5 days is enough waiting. Visit nearest hospital and of they insist on MRI please take it.
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Once diagnosed continue PT that involves only movement based rehabilitation till you're gym ready again.
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over diagnosis and over treatment are as bad as no diagnosis or no treatment.
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Obviously you should visit a orthopaedic surgeon or a senior sports physiotherapist near by
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You should consult in lerson with orthopaedician or expert physiotherapost for proper assessment to get proper treatment.
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Yes u need to visit for proper assessment.
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Dr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Better to take consultation in person to find out the root cause of the issue
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Use Hot pack Application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
Apply pain relief ointment for 3-4 times a day
Start Lower back Strengthening Exercises after pain relief
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Nellore
Visit nearby orthopaedician or Physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
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