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Slip Disc L4-L5-S1
I had backpain since i lifted a 10 year boy last year May 2019. I took it lightly and used to do home workout. Then on sept 2019 on visiting an orthopedic surgeon through MRI i got to know about my slip disc. Then i used to visit my doctor every month. I haven't visited my orthopaedic doctor since 6 months now. I'm in bed rest since 6 month now
Pain has reduced but sometimes when i sit to do my studies i feel the cramps on my right legs and i experience some tingling sensation on hip nd sometimes on leg.
Please recommend me what should i do.
Any excercise? Or should i visit any physiotherapist near me!??
Also i guess because of wrong yoga.. i have got a new pain in two places of my spine.
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Hi dear, you are too young for even 6 days rest. Please start gentle physio guided exercises and leisure walks for 10 to 15 minutes.
6 month post bedrest the body becomes weaker so u need to get your self examined hands-on by a physiotherapist and build you way up from there.
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Visit physiotherapy centre for proper diagnosis and treatment
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you can contact ADMIRE physiotherapy laser CLINIC in noida
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You have radiating pain which is due to nerve root compression and you are on rest from past 6 months so you are getting pain after sitting bcoz back muscles are weak and you need to strengthen them , don’t b in one position for long time keep on changing your position , too much rest is not good for your back .
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Consult your physiotherapist start stretching n strengthening exercises of back under supervision, start core strengthening
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Do not bend , avoid jerks , start little bit walking , do not massage , check your vitamin D and vitamin b level
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Hello,
Your radiating pain could be due to nerve root compression because of the slip disc. U have been o bed rest for 6 months and it has helped with your pain. But pain in sitting could be because of wrong posture and over working and weakness of back muscles. You need to build muscle strength and adopt proper posture.
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Consult a Physiotherapist with your MRI report and start doing exercises under supervision. Physiotherapist will help with pain management, nerve mobilization and back muscles and core strengthening exercises depending on your level of disc prolapse and muscle strength. Doing exercises without consulting might aggravate your pain.
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1. Use hot pack for back pain.
2. For pain in hip area or lower leg use ice packs as doing hot pack there might cause nerve irritation.
3. Avoid forward bending.
4. Don't sit or stand for longer periods of time. If you have to take frequent breaks in between.
Thank you.
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Your back pain and tingling sensation is due to slip disc. What type of yoga asanas you were practicing? How long you were practicing?
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You should give hot water fomentation for 15-20 minutes twice a day
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
You should do back stretching and strengthening exercises with proper guidance.
Avoid bending activities.
Avoid staircase climbing.
Maintain proper posture.
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You need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment as early as possible.
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Hlo! Maintain your posture properly and do stretches for your back for atlest 15 dys with 5 secs hold time
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hot fermentation pack is very useful and put it for around 10 mi
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dnt bend much
dnt lift any heavy objects.
If this persists then consult your nearby physiotherapist. thankyou.
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Hi. Pain and tingling sensation is because of nerve compression caused by slipped disc. With rest and time your pain and tingling sensation will change . U should stop yoga because some times It causes more pressure. Visit physiotherapist for back strengthening exercises.
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U can wear LS belt while sitting, walking and standing that will give u good support for spine and reduces pressure
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Apply hot fermentation for muscle relaxation
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
You have probably started some treatment by now. If not it would be worthwhile to do so.
In physiotherapy there a exercises that deal with the movement restriction. These could prove beneficial as you have a significant time of restriction of movement.
Not all pain down the leg is due to a nerve involvement. So it also important to know if you have weakness in your legs or any issues with toilet activities( bowel or bladder problems)
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a proper assessment would be needed.
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avoid strenuous activities.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
You need to do proper assessment for better treatment results. For that time if you have pain try to use pain relieving spray or ointment like volini gel,diclofenac gel. Also do ice pack three times a day 10 min-15min. Start back strengthening exercises regularly.
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do online consultation with physiotherapist doctor for better results use practo app for online consultation with physiotherapist doctor
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Dr. Krishna Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
2 yrs exp
Tiruvannamalai
Firstly, dont Overthink of your slip disc, Almost Half of population is having disc prolapse nowadays,some even went undiagnosed.as youre presenting with pain& numbness.you need to be taught with self efficacy techniques followed By Back Education ,And Rehab. As youre young,Its not always the right thing to immobilize the spine and keep you under bed rest.you shud consult a Qualified Exercise Therapist who could take away all your suffferings.All the best.You ll be Ok soon.God Bless
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Dr. R Uma maheswari (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
U r having disc problem....bt wen u sit to do ur studies ur getting pain means ur sitting in a wrong posture.....
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follow this posture maintenance....to avoid ur further complis.https://www.facebook.com/268114290336384/videos/820052608327852?extid=Ke6FkycrSzHpiTVE
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u hav to do back strengthening exercises...under guidance of a physio...https://youtu.be/_t-eqjnzrrk
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Dr. K.H.Madhusudan
Ayurveda
25 yrs exp
Bangalore
It can be treated call for free online consultations
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Dr. C. Chaithra (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi, its good that pain has subsided after taking complete bed rest for 6 months. Since the pain has reduced you have to initiate with back stretching exercises , low back strengthening exercises and core exercises.
Next Steps
First stop all the exercises you should go and consult a physiotherapist along with your MRI reports because exercises will be initiated according to your level of disc prolapse.
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Do not take further bed rest as muscles might go for atropy. Start low back strengthening , stretching and core exercises strictly on physio’s guidence.
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