
Suffering From Back Pain. X-ray Showed L4-L5 & L5-S1 Disc Space Diminished. Any Treatment?

Thanks for writing in.
First I would like to know weather that pain associated with:-
* Radiation of pain in lower limb.
* Numbness & paresthesia in lower limb.
On x-ray diminished disc space between L4-L5 & L5-S1 might be due to PIVD (Prolasped inter vertebral disc) these level.
So , if these symptoms are present, get a MRI done to confirm this condition.
Meanwhile I recommend to follow following instructions:-
1) Lie on hard bed.
2) Back physiotheraphy.
3) Anti -inflammatory drugs to reduce the inflammation over nerve roots.
4) Avoid forward bending.
5) Avoid sternous activity & lifting heavy weights.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concern.
wishing you good health.
Regards.

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Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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