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Spinal problem
MRI study of Lumbo-sacral spine reveals-
*Mild to moderate focal postero-central protrusion of L4-L5 dosc is seen compressing anterior thecal sac, bilateral lateral recesses obliteration & mild bilateral neural foraminal stenoisis leading to compression over cauda equona.
*Mild to moderate spinal cannal stenosis at L4-L5 level
*AP diameter of the spinal canal at
D12-L1=19.7mm. L1-L2=19.4mm. L2-L3=17.9mm. L3-L4=17.0mm. L4-L5=9.4mm. L5-S1=13.9mm.
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The MRI suggests lumbar canal stenosis at L4-5 which means the the diameter of canal from where nerve roots exit has reduced. Hence, creating more pressure on the bunch of nerve roots (cauda equina).
Next Steps
Please visit the nearby physiotherapist. Exercises will help in relives pressure on nerve roots and thus give you relief.
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Do not try any exercises randomly. Detailed evaluation of your symptoms will decide the exercise protocol.
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