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L5 S1 disc herniation
I was diagnosed with L5 S1 disc herniation in July. Initially I had pain in left leg and lower left back. Now my symptoms have improved with some exercises. Should I do FLEXION or EXTENSION exercise. Which is more beneficial ?
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As your symptoms have improved focus on lower limb stretching exercises and core muscles strengthening exercises. U will also have to improve your sitting/standing and lying posture.
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Consult online for proper rehab program.
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Avoid carrying heavy weights.
Avoid crossing Ur legs while sitting/sleeping
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First avoid smart thinking about ur exercise.
1. First u have to follow ur physiotherapist properly who is nearby & follow his rehabilitation programs
2. Don't do exercises by ur own by asking us & with YouTube.
3. Without proper diagnosis & assessment of ur condition it will end up in danger.
4. Both flexion& extension is useful depends on ur condition.
5. DR.ANDREW JAYA SINGH senior sports editor at the university carlton born , head to heel physiotherapy clinic porur Chennai
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andrewphysiotherapist is my YouTube channel kindly subscribe and like it will be useful for L5 & s1 disc problem
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you can do video consultation with me for further evaluation if you needed thank you
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxvRQ9ZJ8vQ
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxvRQ9ZJ8vQ
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Pelvis tilt, Lower back stretch, Bridge pose and piriformis stretch are the exercises you can do to improve muscle strengthening and reducing of pain.
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