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MRI lumbar spine reveals disc desiccation with mild diffuse disc bulge and postero-central disc protrusion and posterior annular tear at L5-S1 level causing indentation of ventral thecal sac. Bilateral traversing and exiting nerve roots appear normal
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What are the symptoms? And for how many day/months Is the pt able to do daily routine work ? Depending on above question treatment plan can be decided
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For now Start with some anti inflammatory drugs With some pregabalin or nortriptalin at night Hot fomentations twice daily Continue for 7 days for now Strictly no physio and not forward bending no lifting heavyweights
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Painkiller medicine Physiotherapy Back extension ex Core strengthening ex Local IFT Avoid forward bending
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If symptoms are worse kindly consult nearby orthopedic surgeon for physical examination
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Physiotherapy and back strengthening exercises will help
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Symptoms.??
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Don't worry Maintain spine in straight posture and avoid forward bending and lifting weights Physiotherapy back IFT AND ULTRASONIC THERAPY for 2 weeks
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wear lumbar support
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