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Disc desiccation and mild disc bulge
I was experiencing a lot of pain on the lower back for more than a year, The pain radiates to my right leg. Lumbar MRI revealed spondilosis and I was advised to wear an LS belt, by neuro medicine doctor. However off late I am also experiencing pain in the middle around the dorsal portion hence a Dorsolumbar MRI was advised by neurologist. MRI findings are disc desiccation with mild posterior disc bulge at l4 and l5. Mild disc desiccation at l3 and l4. Mild facet arthropathy at l1 and l2 to l4 and l5.i have to sit for long hours during work everyday
Please advise. Thanks
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It's slip disc issue
Can be treated by medications and physiotherapy
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Kindly provide MRI films
Avoid sitting for prolong period
Take intermittent breaks
Improve ur sitting posture
Hot pack application
Back physiotherapy
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Avoid long sitting position
Avoid forward bending
Avoid weight lifting
Medicine
Back physiotherapy
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Dr. Shubhanshu Bhaladhare
Orthopedic Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Good Evening
The complaints you are saying are typical of Sciatica. It happens when your nerves get trapped in your spine. Though the reporting doesn't tell the severity, we will be able to guide you when I am able to see MRI plates.
Most of the time with proper counselling and treatment 90% heal on itself
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Please consult a spine specialist near you to rule out any red flags like weakness of leg.
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Avoid long sitting and low sitting for now.
Physiotherapy to strenghten your back
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