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Recovery time- Disc Herniation
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 physiotherapy And now after 2.5 months there is some relief in pain, you can on scale if earlier it was 10 but now it's 4, All medications have been stopped now, only physiotherapy on alternate days and some exercises are going.. but still whenever I do some activities which involve small bending to downside or some small work on laptop by sitting for only 30 min - 1 hr my pain gets started at lower back near sacrum joint and it feels like feverish for the whole day.. Could you please tell me what's the timeline in this, how much time it will take for complete recovery, because now I am start losing my patience as not able to live a normal life.
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As per your explanation your condition is quite severe and it develops slow and steedy but you ignored initially and condition got worsen. As condition worsed with time it will take time to resolve time as well. Your recovery is very good follow the steps what your physio and doctor suggesting you.
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continue with same treatment and take precautions at home
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First focus on core do some core strengthening exercise.
Do Stretching exercises which muscle is tight.
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Avoid forward bending
Avoid prolonged sitting
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Great Effort from your side and physiotherapy treatment is working.
still there’s information around your Spinal nerve roots it causes discomfort.
Avoid Heating if ur taking for Relaxation.
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Start lower Back Isometric Exercises 50-50 for 10 repetitions 4-5 times in a day.
start Cat-camel Exercises for spine 50-50 repetitions 3 time in a day
Piriformis uscle stretching 10 repetitions 2 set in a day
Use cupping therapy weekly 3 visit
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Use
vitd3
vitB12
Collagen
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must use Collagen supplement daily for 15 days
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I think you should come for physical assessment thoroughly and we see what is the main root cause, otherwise you will get regular pain and just by strengthening exercises it just nanage but not cured.
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You are in the right direction.
You should take breaks in between every 15 min of sitting or standing or walking.
Avoid bending activities, prolonged sitting or standing activities for atleast 120 days.
Avoid bending forward exercises or lifting leg in straight lying position.
Continue other exercises just 10 reps twice a day for 120 days with proper guidance.
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Hello Sir,
You have undergone physiotherapy, which helped release muscle tension, and with regular exercises, your pain has decreased. However, for long-term recovery, proper rehabilitation is essential. This includes stretching, mobility training, strength training, and eventually plyometric exercises.
For further guidance, visit any advanced physiotherapy clinic.
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Use hot fermentation, take break while long sitting, do stretching exercises and mobility exercises
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Dr. Shilpa Rangari (PT)
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It will take almost one month to recover with proper physiotherapy treatment
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Start physiotherapy
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consult back online or in person as it needs proper assessment to get proper treatment.
some times it tslakes time to get heal and reducing pain and gaining bacjnthe strength.
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Try trigger point release therapy along with Myofascial release therapy
Involve yourself in daily yoga activities and ask physiotherapist for somatic and mckenzie exercises
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Take breaks frequently. Apply proper ergonomics in your workstation
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Don’t go for gym or heavy lifting. Use pillows under your knee while sleeping straight.
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Dr. Arun Kumar Rawal (PT)
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Disc injury is not serious issue usually with medication and Physio should get complete recovery in 8 weeks since the start. If not then need to change the physio treatment plan or need to assess if any other underlying problems.
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Physio assessment
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Focus on biomechanics of spine
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Ms. Rachana Dave (PT)
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12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Check your VitaminB12 and D3 along with magnesium
And 50 %lifestyle and 50%exercise helps you too get back on roouitne with ease .
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Ms. Chakshu (PT)
Physiotherapist
17 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly send the scan of your MRI. It can be cured but after I assess can only commit anything. Advanced physio can treat major issues like yours.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Hi, Continue with back strengthening n stretchings exercises. You have to avoid forward bending. Any triggers have to be avoided. Also correct posture has to be maintained.Diet rich in calcium, vitaminB12 .adv. Avoid prolonged sitting n standings
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Ms. Pallavi Mishra (PT)
Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi, as shown in the findings attached, there is multiple level discal pressure at all the lumbar level however the disc pressure seems more in your L5 and S1 junction irritating the nerve roots passing from there. Hence, even after medications and electrotherapy your pain reoccurs when you load your spine while sitting. as during sitting our spine carries maximum weight. hence the nerve pain increases. which proves my point as u mentioned more pain while bending and sitting. you should avoid slouching at any cost and sitting on sofa.
Dear, the root cause is still not addressed hence your pain comes and goes depending on your lifestyle. kindly get a consultation done to understand what needs to be done exactly to make you functionally better since you are young and the findings of your MRI is a concern.
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Take an online consultation where we will discuss more about your pain and its cause and work on your recovery as a whole together!
Health Tips
Avoid forward bending. take shower in standing position, avoid sofa sitting, low height sitting, sit on a paper chair with back rest, wear a lumbar belt even while working, avoid prolonged driving, take postural breaks in every 20 mins to avoid sustained loading on your spine.
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Hi.
Please take an online consultation so that I can examine the current condition.
Next Steps
To take care of your posture.
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Spinal strengthening and stretching exercises under supervision of qualified Physio.
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