
Had Microdiscectomy, After Reducing Medicine Feel Sciatica Pain In Hip And Lower Leg. Cause?

Brief Answer:
It will take 8-12 weeks to heal
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX
After microdiscectomy , it will take 8-12 weeks to heal the traumatized nerve . Do not worry, sciatica pain will gradually weans off.
Do physiotherapy exercises that strengthen your back. Proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
It will take 8-12 weeks to heal
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX
After microdiscectomy , it will take 8-12 weeks to heal the traumatized nerve . Do not worry, sciatica pain will gradually weans off.
Do physiotherapy exercises that strengthen your back. Proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


How soon after microdiscectomy should one generally start physical therapy or these exercises? So far I have just been told to do lots of walking.
Brief Answer:
usually 2 to 3 weeks after surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
After the soft tissue has healed (usually 2 to 3 weeks after surgery), it is important to start back strengthening exercises.
usually 2 to 3 weeks after surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
After the soft tissue has healed (usually 2 to 3 weeks after surgery), it is important to start back strengthening exercises.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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