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Severe back pain
My husband is suffering from severe lower back pain since couple of weeks. It started a year back. But the pain subsided after some time. He does walking daily. Please suggest possible solution for the problem. Thanks in advance.
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
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.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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In my opinion he should go for physiotherapy sessions followed by few exs with the guidance of physiotherapist...becoz if u do exs in pain pain will get worsen up...kindly check ur vitamin d calcium and vitamin b 12 by giving blood sample... in physiotherapy start with TENS / US / hot pack...take care...god bless u..
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Visit to a good physiotherapist
Health Tips
Do not bend forward and twisting
Do not lift heavy weights
Avoid brisk walking
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Vishal Kundnani
Spine Surgeon
Mumbai
Severe low back affecting sleep amd normal activities may be due to disc issue or due to joint inflammatiin.. meet ur specialist spine guy.
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Dr. Anusha D
Neurologist
18 yrs exp
Chennai
If pain is persisting, he needs to be examined and may need an MRI of the spine. Please consult a neurospecialist or orthopedician.
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