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Slipped disk
I am attaching the report of MRI scan of her lower back. Doctor has prescriped her to take bed rest for 2-3 weeks. Please suggest some physical exercise so that it can be cured soon.
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
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Do spine strength exercise in gradually.
Avoid heavy weight and towards bending.
Posture corrections must
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Manual therapist like me can push the bulged/prolapsed disc, back to it's normal place
Drugs give only temporary relief
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Use icing on Back. Along with this start back extension exercises and lie on Back with leg bend at 90-90 position resting on stool. Progressively start core strengthening exercises. Also meet the manual Physiotherapist for this problem also.
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dear sir , you can do certain basic exercises to enhance the recovery and to reduce the disc bulge.
- Try icing back for 20 min intervals a few times a day.
- Lie on resting your leg on the chair for 20-30 min per day - ( 90-90 position)
EXERCISES:
1. prone lying - For 10 min per 2 hours
2. Sphinx position - 10 - 12 repititions
3. Cobra position - 10 - 12 repititions
4. standing back extension - 10 repititions
Perform all these exercises slowly.
- Progress to next stage once the person does'nt feel pain on the exercises.
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Consult a physio if it does cause any improvement
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avoid bending forward, lifting weights, slouched sitting , straining during bowel movments
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Dr. Abhishek Verma (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Noida
Proper assessment and treatment is needed.
Consult a physiotherapist.
Try to make her lie down on her stomach side with a pillow underneath the stomach.
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Dr. Rahul Bansal (PT)
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13 yrs exp
Mohali
Consult a physiotherapist. Specific exercises should be started after proper assessment. Manual exercises and strength training can help.
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