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Pain in lumbar region
I an experiencing mild pain at the lumbar region and have visited a doctor before 10 days at KMCH coimbatore and has been informed to wait for another week for observation, now its 10 days the pain remain as is. The lumbar region is warm, have dull pain, notice a slight 5% loss of power to my legs some times and have tingling sensation at lower abdomen some times however, there is no swelling , no loss of sensation to bowel movements , no loss of weight or appetite. I work for IT industry and have been using motor cycle to transit, can you please help identifying this issue.
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The back pain associated with feeling of loss of peer and numbness is something of concern. The feeling of loss of power may be just due to pain, but we cannot assume that unless proven there is no compression of nerves in the spinal canal.
Is there a history of injury or fall or a sudden onset of these symptoms?
With your history and with history of sensory issues I would suggest an MRI scan of the spine to make sure there are no issues.
In the meantime, continue to mobilise and be active. Avoid 2 wheelers if possible. Take painkillers as needed.
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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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Greetings, sorry about your concern.
Your description does not mention the need for observation and which doctor you consulted, orthopaedic or neurologist. If on observations is that you are advised bed rest or not. are you admitted to hospital for observations or not. With the above said information you can be advised on further recommendations.
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as you mentioned you do not have any nerve problem excep 5 percent loss of strength, you are dealing with disc problem. disc problem can be managed by physio even in your case. you will need a trigger point release and posture correction to solve your problem.
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if really keen to solve your problem get an appointment with me to resolve your issues.
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Dr. Kavin Khatri
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Faridkot
Start with back strengthing exercises. Sending you the link of the same below
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.backpainrelieving.backpain
Or you can search for " back pain relieving exercises by kavin khatri " on google playstore
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Ms. Krupal Modh (PT)
Physiotherapist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
According to my opinion its look like mechanical back pain. May be its work related as you are working in IT industry so you must br sitting in prolong time.
Next Steps
Visit physio center, take treatment IFT & US for 5-7 days regular. learn strengthening exercise and do regular.
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Apply pain relief gel after that apply hot water bag for 15 mins twicw a day. Follow ergonomics in office and posible dont use motorcycle for some days. n every 1 hrly get up from the chair n move arround during work times.
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