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Is Heavy Work And Weight Lifting Advisable When Having Bulging Disc ?
Question: Hi there , I am a beside nurse by profession thus doing sternous patient care in stroke unit . I had MVA and MRI done for neck and lower back pain shows multiple disc bulges to c3-c7 and annular tear at L5-S1 causing flattening of the cal sac .
My question is can I continue doing this physical stressful job or I need some light work in future to avoid further damage ?
My question is can I continue doing this physical stressful job or I need some light work in future to avoid further damage ?
Brief Answer:
You should avoid heavy work specially weight lifting.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think you should avoid Strenous activities. You should particularly avoid weight lifting. Whenever you have pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest is helpful.Back excercises are of help.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
You should avoid heavy work specially weight lifting.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I think you should avoid Strenous activities. You should particularly avoid weight lifting. Whenever you have pain you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. Rest is helpful.Back excercises are of help.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Doctor is there a sure treatment to place fall these disc bulges back in place because i am only in my thirtees and have an infant to look after . Secondly pain killers are just symptomatic relief and for how long i should avoid heavy lifting ?
Brief Answer:
Rest is only method to put them in place to some extent.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Rest is only method to place them in place to some extent. Pain killer are just symptomatic. You should avoid weight lifting for nearly 2 years.After 2 years there is not much pain . Back excercises are helpful.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
Rest is only method to put them in place to some extent.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Rest is only method to place them in place to some extent. Pain killer are just symptomatic. You should avoid weight lifting for nearly 2 years.After 2 years there is not much pain . Back excercises are helpful.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
Thanks for the response doctor. Can annular tear increase over the time ? Also any online link for light excercises please .
Brief Answer:
Weight lifting can increase annular tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Stress on spine such as weight lifting can increase the annular tear. Otherwise without stress it is likely to heal with time. Following is link of back excercises. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/multimedia/back-pain/sls-0000
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Weight lifting can increase annular tear.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Stress on spine such as weight lifting can increase the annular tear. Otherwise without stress it is likely to heal with time. Following is link of back excercises. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/multimedia/back-pain/sls-0000
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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