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6 weeks after L5-S1 microdiscectomy

Hi, I am post 6 weeks after my L5-S1 minimally invasive microdiscectomy surgery. I am feeling better and have some soreness/cramps in my muscles esp. in the hamstrings and calf area. If I walk for some time I have some soreness in my lower back. Other than walking I am doing nothing and no physiotherapy yet. My doctor told me that I can start driving carefully after 1 week but I haven't tried since I was afraid of the road and traffic. I was restricted to do bending, twisting and sitting more than 30 minutes but it was not mentioned till when I have to restrict myself. I am following the same pattern from day 1 post surgery except there is some increment in walking distances. I want an advise on when I can start my normal life (excluding exercises) which will not have an impact. Also I am rejoining back to my office after my 8 weeks post surgery. So please advise on the do's and don'ts at this moment. I am 94 kg male with moderate physical activity before surgery.

Getting Angry Mood Off

When my friend's mood is getting off, I try to convince him but he used to getting more angry with this, what should I do ? My all effort had gone fail when I try to convince him. I am so fed up with this?

Spinal decompression machine

Hi I wanted to know where in Bengaluru can I get a decompression therapy for the spine with equipment such as dx9000 etc, since I have a herniated disc at my l5-s1 I wanted to give this a try since I'm looking for a permanent fix thankyou

Burning of my right foot

I wanted to ask a question that I basically often feel that the Base of my right toe is on fire like I feel a burning sensation or kind of inflammation so what may be the cause behind this situation I personally feel that it is due to some kind of nerve problem so what would u suggest me for its treatment???

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Severe Leg Pain During Early Pregnancy: Is It Normal or Something More?

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Shockwave Therapy: Do You Really Need It?

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Mobility Over Flexibility: The Athlete’s Real Performance Secret

IntroductionMany sportsmen think that flexibility is the only way to avoid injury. Athletic mobility training, however, is more crucial for performance and injury prevention, according to research and clinical experience.Muscle length is a sign of flexibility. Mobility, on the other hand, refers ...

Core Stability for Better Sports Performance

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Recurrent Ankle Sprains: Prevention & Rehab Protocol

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