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Slip disk and spondilysis
Heavy pain in the lower back and left leg area sometimes even not able to move , not able to sit for more time
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As a Spine specialist, I commonly see this issue in my practice ,
What is needed is to
1. Physically examine you understand the severity of the problem
2. Correlate that with your Scan images
3. Understand if it’s going to get better with exercises and physiotherapy, or you need something more
Next Steps
Consult a Spine Specialist
Health Tips
Avoid bending forwards and lifting weights
Avoid sitting cross legged
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Your MRI looks you have compressive radiculopathy for which
Go for IFT
Use LS Belt
Take muscle relaxant
Cont pregabalin for 1 month
Then review
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Dr. Sharath Kumar
Orthopedist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is a problem at L4-5 level, needs complete clinical examination
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Kindly consult our spine clinic for better assistance and treatment
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Dr. Sagar Eshwar Kople
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly provide X Ray and MRI Films if available
Significant changes in spine as per reports
Next Steps
continue pregabaline tablet.
spine flexion ex.
core stabilization ex
Health Tips
avoid lifting weights
stressful activities
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Dr Pavan kommineni
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Guntur
It would be better if you could provide MRI and X-ray Images. There is significant changes in MRI..Needs proper treatment, activity modification and Spine muscle strengthening...Continue the medication as advised..can take vitamin D and Vitamin B12 supplements..Physiotherapy helps..observe for numbness and weakness..
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Lumber canal stenosis with radiculopathy
Need proper treatment for long time
Regular follow up
Spinal flexion exercise
No stressful activities
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