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I Think I Just Injured A Disc. What Steps (ice,
Question: I think I just injured a disc. What steps (ice, medication etc) should I take to promote recovery?
Brief Answer:
Needs an MRI scan to know the extent of the severity of the problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of a disc injury, you need an absolute rest to let it heal. You also need to get an MRI scan done to assess the extent of damage that you have suffered.
Mild pain killers and oral muscle relaxants do help.
Physiotherapy like traction may be needed in case there is an acute nerve root compression. In case the nerve-related symptoms are severe then you need to consult a neurologist for detailed evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Needs an MRI scan to know the extent of the severity of the problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of a disc injury, you need an absolute rest to let it heal. You also need to get an MRI scan done to assess the extent of damage that you have suffered.
Mild pain killers and oral muscle relaxants do help.
Physiotherapy like traction may be needed in case there is an acute nerve root compression. In case the nerve-related symptoms are severe then you need to consult a neurologist for detailed evaluation.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
What type of traction physiotherapy should I do? I get numbness in my upper back where the disc injury was.
Brief Answer:
Lumbar traction will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For the lumbar disc herniation a lumbar traction is helpful. It is best to consult a proficient physiotherapist for the physiotherapy best for you.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Lumbar traction will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
For the lumbar disc herniation a lumbar traction is helpful. It is best to consult a proficient physiotherapist for the physiotherapy best for you.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How long should I rest it? Will a week of bed rest be enough?
Brief Answer:
Depends on the severity of problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
The duration of rest depends on the severity of problem and extent of nerve compression. Usually 2 weeks rest is needed and after the pain subsides, physiotherapy is started. Gradual activity is started with the help of a lumbar brace. In case of a nerve root compression, early traction usually helps.
Regards.
Depends on the severity of problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
The duration of rest depends on the severity of problem and extent of nerve compression. Usually 2 weeks rest is needed and after the pain subsides, physiotherapy is started. Gradual activity is started with the help of a lumbar brace. In case of a nerve root compression, early traction usually helps.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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