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Lumber disc
I am having lumber disc ,it has been 15 days now,pain is not subsiding, there is swelling in my right leg as well, i have done MRI i feel relaxed when i sit on sofa, when i sleep on bedit starts paining, please help
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
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Prolapsed lumbar disc takes up to 3 months to get better. In this time it is important to keep yourself active. Take painkillers as needed, keep mobile and active and use hot fomentation/hot water bottle on back.
It is important not to strain your back now. Avoid bending from back to lift anything. Avoid all stress on your lower back. Pain will gradually improve.
If the pain gets worse or get more numbness or weakness in leg then see a Spinal Surgeon for assessment.
Hope this helps.
Dr Vinu Raj
Consultant Spine Surgeon
MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)
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upload it Mri. do flexion type of back exercise like bending forwards. pain will subside if you have mild disc problems
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