
MRI Showed Multi Lumbar Disc Lesions Causing Neural Compromise. Have Pain And Back Muscle Spasm. What Can Be Done?

As you have multilevel disc compressions along with neural compromise, you are not supposed to put any additional strain on your back musculature.
Few ways of dealing with the muscle spasm and pain are as follows -
* Physical rest by not indulging in activities like bending forwards
* Ice packing / cold compressions to immediately relieve the pain. Once acute pain subsides, then Hot fomentation (moist heat) is advisable to relieve the spasm.
* judicious use of muscle relaxant medicines and gels for local application
* Use of a back support or brace
You should give up weight lifting till your back is free of symptoms.
If the above measures fail to provide you pain relief, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.
Hope I have addressed your issues. Happy to help for any more clarification.
Regards


The muscle spasm needs rest to subside. Any more strain will make it worse. So I once again advice you to avoid going to gym till your back is free of symptoms.
There are many medications that effectively relieves muscle spasm. But as per the regulations of this website, I should not prescribe any medication.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day


im gonna take danti relax comp. is it good and enough?
Don't be in a hurry. Good luck

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Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
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