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Slip disc treatment
I m having slip disc
Whole Left leg is having pain
Where should i go for complete treatment
What should i do??? Help
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slip disc can be managed by 2 ways
1) medicines . bed rest. avoid weight bearing
2) surgical discectomy
by following 1 if are comfortable with ur pain. u need to continue with the same.
danger sign u should be aware is that.
1 weakness in leg
2. urinary problems .....
consult neurosurgeon immediately.
options 2 indicated if have refractory pain or danger signs as mentioned above.
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Right now u can follow option 1
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Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily.
Avoid bending in front.
Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily - lying on tummy, take left arm up for 3 seconds, then bring it down, right arm up for 3 seconds, bring down. Bring right leg up, hold for 3 seconds, bring it down. Then right leg up and hold for 3 seconds and bring it down. Repeat twice a day- 10 times. Bhujang Asana -- Lie flat on your stomach, keeping the palms out, bend the neck backward, take a deep breath and while holding it for 6 seconds, raise the chest up. Release breath and relax your body. Repeat the exercise 15 times twice daily.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day
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In this you need to take physiotherapy sessions... for about 15 days...complete bed rest is required.. you need to test your calcium , vitamin d and vitamin b 12 levels in the blood...you need to take supplements if there will be any deficiency seen in the reports till...for medications you need to consult a good orthopaedics...till then complete bed rest , avoid lifting heavy weights , avoid prolonged standing and sitting , do not do any kind of exercise till your pain subsides. You need to take nerve pain inhibiting medication that will stop your pain radiating to your leg...take care and get well soon
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You should go to a Physiotherapist who is good in hands on therapy as you slip disc along with sciatica and pelvic instability.
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Physiotherapy treatment must in our cause and strength exercises, stretching exercises.
Posture correction must.avoid towards bending and lifting heavy weight
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Dear friend
You need to visit a good physio for complete treatment.
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Dr. Saurabh Bhalla
Occupational Therapist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
As per Question Asked , the Pain Appears to be of Sciatica Type. Please Consult a nearest Physical Therapy Center To Find The Best Possible Solution. and Also Look for an Occupational Therapist, Which would be able to help you in teaching the Lifestyle changes and Precautions and Getting the Problem Out from the Root. So that you can resume your daily activities the way you used to ,
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Visit Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist
Health Tips
STAY HEALTHY.
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Ms. Aparna Pradhan (PT)
Neuro Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Pune
You are having sciatica secondary to slip disc , go to good physio therapist who will check your pelvic mobility, back muscle strength . He may give you hams streach as sciatic nerve pass through this nerve.he may give you traction or spine mobilisation , spinal extension exercise , some hip exs ,TENS and ultrasound. Very good stretching, strengthningand and electotherapy can really work manically for you. Best of luck
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Dr. Sandip Gupta
Orthopedic Surgeon
37 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult with Ortho surgeon and get relevant investigations - x rays/ MRI done. Majority of slip disc can be treated bon surgically with medicines and Physio.
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