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Question: I have had a lot of lower central back pain and right hip pain. Just received an MRI and they said L-4 and L-5 findings were a small central posterior disc protrusion and a small posterior annular fissure within the disc.
How is that best treated....physical therapy, etc?????
How is that best treated....physical therapy, etc?????
Brief Answer:
NSAID, physical therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
These MRI findings correspond to grade 1 of herniated disc disease.
In your case, conservative treatment is a feasible first course of action to treat the symptoms of herniated disc disease.
Treatment modalities range from anti-inflammatory therapy ( Ibuprofen for example ) to exercises designed to increase muscle strength and relieve joint loading and physical therapy.
Rest for few days and avoid weight lifting.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
NSAID, physical therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
These MRI findings correspond to grade 1 of herniated disc disease.
In your case, conservative treatment is a feasible first course of action to treat the symptoms of herniated disc disease.
Treatment modalities range from anti-inflammatory therapy ( Ibuprofen for example ) to exercises designed to increase muscle strength and relieve joint loading and physical therapy.
Rest for few days and avoid weight lifting.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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