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Slip disc - annual tear at L4 L5 level.
MRI REPORT
Straightening of lumbar curvature. Disc dessication at L4 L5 and L5 S1 level. Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral annual tear and disc protrusion at L4 L5 level. Mild diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 level.
How it can be cured? Is operation necessary or physiotherapy can heal it?
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No need for surgery...
A manual physiotherapist can push the disc back to it's normal place.
Next Steps
Take rest & wear lumbo-sacral belt
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weight & long journey
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Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, then bring the other knee forward to the chest and again hold for 3 seconds. Then pull both knees towards the chest and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat 10 times each exercise twice a day.
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Hi,
Based on your information in MRI Report your nature of job is very important and what type of vehicle you are using those are playing major role.
Next Steps
consult with near by Physiotherapy CLINIC
Health Tips
Avoid forward pending
Use Lumbar belt while driving
In Lying position start do flexion of knees to chest Will give pain relief.
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Not necessary surgery meet physiotherapist
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Unless there is an impingement of nerve due to the disc bulge which causes weakness in the muscles supplied by that nerve or symptoms like tingling, pin pricks, numbness etc, there is no need for surgery. An in depth evaluation by the physical therapist and a treatment plan should be able to back on track.
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Take the MRI report and see a trained Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist.
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
see a specialist spine surgeon for opinion
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Physiotherapy will not heal the condition but it will help relieve the pain and help you improve your quality of life. If Physiotherapy fails then you can think about surgery.
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See a physiotherapist
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