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Walking reduces low back pain ?
I Have Disc Protrusion at L4-L5, Right more than Left.
My MRI Says "broad level central and para central disc protrusion at L4-L5 disc level noted mildly compressing the bilateral traversing nerve roots with mild spinal canal stenosis"
I do have pain at lower back and buttocks but bearable.
but, I could not stand more than 5mins and also having pain while walking, however the pain is reducing if i walk for more than 15 mins. Is it advisable to walk?
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Walkiing is better activity compared sitting in your case so keep walking and avoid prolonged sitting. Take back rest while sitting.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for detailed evaluation and treatment.
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Walk is better when you comfortable otherwise spine and legs exercise best
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meet physiotherapist and learn exercise if Lower limb
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U should avoid lifting weight and forward bending. Use Hot Pack on ur back and buttocks area. Also visit the Physiotherapist and start exercises under his/ her guidance. Continue walking to maintain general body fitness.
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Back strengthening exercises,IFT,ust will help.. visit to your nearby physiotherapy center.
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avoid forward bending, twisting movements.
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Do the cat/cow stretch. Get on all fours, with your arms straight and your hands directly under your shoulders; your knees hip-width apart.
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Hello.., u can continue walk for various functional needs n not as an exercise at this time..
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visit a experienced physiotherapist
strengthening ur back n abdominal muscles under supervision
Learn n strictly follow posture n ergonomic advice
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avoid forward bending from spine
avoid heavy weight lifting
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