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I am a cricketer. I am suffering from L5-S1 disc herniation. If i get me treated non-surgically, can i be able to play cricket again?

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Yes with panchkarma we can treat your condition to an extent. Visit nearest panchkarma specialist and take his view ...  Read More

I have L5 S1 disc herniation. Mild pain in left leg which sometimes shifts to right leg also. After a week of physiotherapy I feel a bit relief. Since I am a student, I have more of sitting work and am not able to sit for more than an hour. Should I go for microdiscetomy or continue with physiotherapy?

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at young age , first correct the cause of problem , increase routine back extension exercises and physical exercise . in active pain phase , warm formentation and pain killer sos basis . still proble ...  Read More

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I was diagnosed with L5 S1 disc herniation in July. Initially I had pain in left leg and lower left back. Now my symptoms have improved with some exercises. Should I do FLEXION or EXTENSION exercise. Which is more beneficial ?

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Pelvis tilt, Lower back stretch, Bridge pose and piriformis stretch are the exercises you can do to improve muscle strengthening and reducing of pain. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors! I have been diagnosed for L5 S1 disc Herniation. Initially I could not able to walk but now I could (10 minutes approx). Neurologist have suggested for the surgery. So, is it safe to undergo & for how many days the patient have to be hospitalized? Approximate cost of the surgery? My age is 25 years

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Hi, If your disc is very bad and you are unable to walk or losing muscle power in feet and/or losing control of your pee/poo then you will definitely need surgery. If medicines help control the pain ...  Read More

I have undergone microdisectomy at l4 l5 2 years before. And now my disc herniated again at l5 s1. I am unable to stand or sit for long. Kindly guide

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If recurring again after microdiscectomy , will need Instrumentation and Stabilization ...  Read More

L5-S1 intervertebral disc displayed loss of normal bright signal on T2W images suggestive of disc desiccation.broad base diffuse disc bluge with disc herniation is obsrvedat L5-S1level producing extradural copression over ventral asprct of thecal sac with narrowing of lateral recesses.MR images revealed degenarative disc herniation at L5-S1 level c

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If clinically problem then worry ...  Read More

I have been facing radiating leg pain in right leg for past 3 weeks. Medicines helped in 1st week but not working much now. MRI Report says: Grade 1 retrolisthesis of L5 over Sl vertebra. This with right paracentral herniation of L5-S1 iv disc and an adjacent sequestered fragment is causing is compression over emerging nerve roots on right side, i

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Need surgery. ...  Read More

I am 17 years old and i have a slipped L5-S1 disc,a bulging L4-L5 disc,lumbar spondylosis amd degenerative disk disease according to my MRI report.Can anyone tell me if i really jave spondylosis and degenrated disks or not? i have also done one X-Ray of lumbosacral spine,but it has not concluded any spondylosis.Please tell me.See the picture of my

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A single MRI image is not enough to diagnose spndylolysis...trust the reporting if it says so... I would be more worried about your L5 S1 propapsed disc if it is giving symptoms You may need a microdi ...  Read More

Hello I had a disc herniation at L4 L5 with compression in the nerve of my right leg the pain radiates down my right leg Everytime I try to walk making it difficult for me to move. Had taken physiotherapy for 2 months however the pain has now stuck in my back. No pain in the leg right now. 70% improvement is there. So I wanted to know should I plan

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Pls send the of MRI ...  Read More

Hi Sir, My father-in law has been diagnosed with disc herniation and he is suffering from the lower back pain and we have consulted neurosurgeon and they suggested for operation. Can this is be cured without operate as he is very much affrid of undergoing with operation.

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Dear Sir/ Madam, Lumbar disc surgery is one of the most common surgeries done by Neurosurgeons. Disc surgery and back surgery have a bad name since in the past, the ability to establish site and natur ...  Read More

I am having mild posterior disc bulge at c5 c6 and l5 s1 .we are planning pregnancy is it ok.iam having pain.currently iam taking painkillers, pregablin.

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You can continue pregnancy if you have mild pain.Pregabalin is not completely safe in pregnancy.So taper. ...  Read More

I am 17 year old on my MRI it shows disc hernation of L5- S1 and lumberization of S1 vertebra from that point shooting pain goes to leg and calf muscle pains please 🥺 now what should I do.

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Share your mri videos. Was there any episode of heavy weight lifting which triggered disc herniation ...  Read More

I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification ...  Read More

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

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It depends on what drugs you have been started on. ...  Read More

I'm having herniated disc at l4/l5 and l5/s1. Physiotherapy hasn't helped, took nerve root block injection also, but no help. Doctor has suggested surgery, what are the chances I continue with non surgical treatments and get better.

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Hi. If you are having pain in back , lower limbs and finding it difficult to continue your day to day activities, you should get your MRI spine done. If the scan shows significant narrowing of canal t ...  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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A history and examination is needed Is it only low back ache or is it radiating to either or both lower limbs? Is it associated with weakness? Any pain on walking short distances? Duration? How is it ...  Read More

Hello doctors, My mother has slip disk issue and it's been 7-8 yrs in this period we tried allopathy, ayurveda, physiotherapy and many more treatment but couldn't work...not we are planning for surgery of that bulge...but my mother so scared she is 56-56 yrs old and does have any other health issues so upcoming week we are planning to do surgery fr

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Get physical check up and share report After that risk factor will be identified Share your mri to know severity of condition Discussion of your problem with operating surgeon. Every surgeon has di ...  Read More

I have a known L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 levels are also normal. I wanted to ask: 1. Could th

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Hand pain is not related to L5 disc issue It must be something different. Nerve pain takes time and it varies according to its cause and severity Consult a neurologist for better evaluation ...  Read More

I have pain radiating to both my legs from 3 months. I have L4, L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 lev

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Pain because of facetal arthropathy and slip diac ...  Read More

3 years ago diagnose with spine problem in mri.by neurosurgeon and tell me u have disc problem and suggest for surgery. But said to him for medicine and now take medicine from last 3 years. But today condition feel pain in lower back all day like Needle and can't walk more pain in legs all time fatigue and little control by medicine. And doctor ag

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Surgery or no surgery cannot be decided by the information given by you.. Please Listen to what your neurosurgeon suggests.. ...  Read More

Suffering from L4-5 and L5-S1 disc herniation, C4-5 disc bulge and L4-5 lumbar stenosis last one year. Backache and leg pain. No numbness present. Medications only metlin M-75. Now what should I do ? Please give some opinion 🙏

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Do stretching exercises ...  Read More

Hello Doctor Please suggest me , Iam suffering from severe back pain I have done the MRI. It result in disc bulge L4-L5 and s1 . I have done many physiotherapies since three years I feeling the pain , can't stand long for ten minutes pls suggest what treatment will suits to lower my pain

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Want to see MRI reports for proper management ...  Read More

My mother has sharp radiating pain in her right leg from buttocks region till calf since 1 week and tingling sensation while sleeping . On investigation with mri the reports are saying grade 2 anterolisthesis of l5 over s1 and few other findings . Kindly help me with the treatment plan and proceedings . I'm attaching the scan photos and reports .

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Symptoms are suggestive of sciatica. However, further details are needed for a proper treatment plan. ...  Read More

4 month ago I was feeling pain in my lower back and tailbone bone area then in November 2024 when my pain got severe I went to the hospital to visit orthopedic, the doctor asked me to get the MRI done for Spine and in the MRI disc herniation was found in all 3 section lumbar, thoracic and cervical, then doctor puts me on medication and physiotherap

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It will take almost one month to recover with proper physiotherapy treatment ...  Read More

4 month ago I was feeling pain in my lower back and tailbone bone area then in November 2024 when my pain got severe I went to the hospital to visit orthopedic, the doctor asked me to get the MRI done for Spine and in the MRI disc herniation was found in all 3 section lumbar, thoracic and cervical, then doctor puts me on medication and physiotherap

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Almost 80% patients with disc herniation usually get relief within 6-8 weeks with medicine and physiotherapy. For remaining 20% sometimes injections are required with decent success. Rarely do patient ...  Read More

I am having back pain from 3 months , I have consulted a doctor who has given medications for 1.5 months , after that he has prescribed for MRI , in the report herniated disc is being seen at L5-S1, due to which I am feeling pain in the upper side of right leg , doctor has asked for microdisectomy surgery , I have changed the doctor and he has pres

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Hi, as there could be many underlying reasons for the above problems you have mentioned, it needs a detailed history taking and if needed further evaluation is needed too. Please feel free to have a c ...  Read More

-Disc desiccation at the L5-S1 level, evident by the loss of normal hyperintensity on T2-weighted images. - Mild posterior bulge in the L3-4 and L4-5 discs, slightly indenting the thecal sac. - Central and left paracentral herniation of the L5-S1 disc, compressing the anterior epidural fat, impinging on the traversing left S1 nerve root, and mode

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Sure Consult tomorrow Will prescribe the complete treatment ...  Read More

I have disc bulge in cervical spine at c3,c4 and c5 level and disc herniation problem in lumbar spine at l4, l5 level

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It's called spondylitis. Take some muscle relaxants and go for some physiotherapy sessions. Also please share your complete MRI REPORT ...  Read More

My attached MRI report found as Annular tear with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 indenting the thecal sac with moderate bilateral neural foramina stenosis. Medicine description also attached.i m taking daily physiotherapy.problen is from 1.5 years.i started medicine now.pls suggest me complete exercises to recover from this.

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Modifications in medicine required Rest required ...  Read More

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