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I got injured while lifting weights in gym. I had pain and tenderness in lower back which improved over a week but I am still facing pain while sitting and I can't bend. I also felt very slight pain in legs as well. Please see my attached MRI report and guide on next steps and severity
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-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.) & see me and my yoga; & yoga simplified.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
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Based on the given history and MRI finding- looks like a prolapse disc( Slip disc) since there is leg pain ( Sciatica) there must be some irritation.
Next Steps
first thing- Give yourself complete rest
Avoid Forward bending, Lifting weights, Jerks. Twisting
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Watch For Red Flag signs-
1. Significant leg pain( Sciatica )
2. Weakness of ankle and foot
3. Control over Urine / Toilet
if anyone is positive needs evaluation and intervention at the earliest
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Slip disc it is
Need proper rest, medicine
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You have to stop gym for few weeks, start doing core and back muscle strengthening excercises and take muscle relaxants. Most of back pains get resolved on its own. If it is not going down in 1-2weeks. Then u must consult.
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You are suffering from PIVD lumbar spine . It takes time ( another 2-3 weeks ) to completely settle.
Next Steps
consult orthopedic surgeon
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Avoid forward bending , lifting weight . Keep pillow in transverse manner under both knee while sleeping in supine position
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Be assured.. u need rest and physiotherapy
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is a disc prolapse at L5-S1 and compressing the nerve root. But looks like its mild and rest and exercises will take care of it
Need to examine physically to see how severe it is or it could be
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Currently no surgery is required
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Kindly contact our clinic in Bangalore for better assistance and treatment
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Dr. Ankit Singh
Sports Medicine Surgeon
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Take proper rest for 4-5 days
Start Physiotherapy ones pain is gone
Take some muscle relaxants for time being
And local application of Analgesic Gels
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