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Question: Hello, I am 38 years old. I have been suffering from back pain problem since 2001. I have used so many therapy for the treatment of my back pain including accupuncture, exercise and medicines but my problem still persists. Recently, a doctor has advised me to take course of pelvic traction for curing my back pain. Sir, I want to know that would pelvic traction be beneficial for me. If yes, how many weeks or months would be sufficient. I am attaching my MRI reports and Scanning Reports for your valuable suggestion.
Brief Answer:
A weeks session of traction wll help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have very mild disc protrusion and no nerve root compression. You are suffering from what we call the industrial back ache. The first step is to ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working on the computer. Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water. Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight. Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down. Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and neck isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. You can also undergo a weeks session of traction at your physiotherapist's clinic.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician.
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
A weeks session of traction wll help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You have very mild disc protrusion and no nerve root compression. You are suffering from what we call the industrial back ache. The first step is to ensure that you maintain an appropriate posture while working on the computer. Take frequent stretch breaks and drink lots of water. Discontinue using pillow while sleeping straight. Do not lift heavy objects, especially after bending down. Eat a healthy wholesome meal which should satisfy your minerals and proteins requirement.
The most essential and long lasting remedy is exercises. There are certain back strengthening and neck isometric exercises that you must learn from a physiotherapist and perform them at home or work whenever possible. You can also undergo a weeks session of traction at your physiotherapist's clinic.
Last but not least, if its unbearable take medications or muscle relaxant prescribed by your physician.
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your valuable suggestion. Sir, in the context of your suggestion i would like to inform you that in past i have triest low back exercises but due to unbearable pain and in some times due to giddiness i was forced to stop the same. One of my friend was facing severe back problem like me while exercising but after the course of 4 months of traction his problem vanished and he is fit and relived from back pain. If there is any harm to body in taking pelvic traction for 4-5 months under physiotherapist. Pl. advice me.
With Regards,
Thank you for your valuable suggestion. Sir, in the context of your suggestion i would like to inform you that in past i have triest low back exercises but due to unbearable pain and in some times due to giddiness i was forced to stop the same. One of my friend was facing severe back problem like me while exercising but after the course of 4 months of traction his problem vanished and he is fit and relived from back pain. If there is any harm to body in taking pelvic traction for 4-5 months under physiotherapist. Pl. advice me.
With Regards,
Brief Answer:
Start traction and exercise after acute pain subsides.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can start with a week's session of pelvic traction and in case it helps and your physiotherapist feels necessary then you can continue it for relief. it is best to take muscle relaxants and let the pain subside completely and then start the exercise only under the guidance of a professional physiotherapist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Start traction and exercise after acute pain subsides.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
You can start with a week's session of pelvic traction and in case it helps and your physiotherapist feels necessary then you can continue it for relief. it is best to take muscle relaxants and let the pain subside completely and then start the exercise only under the guidance of a professional physiotherapist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Respected Sir,
Thank you very much for replying my follow-up question. In this regard, i have one more query sir. If pelvic traction suits me in relieving my back pain, can i take traction for 3-4 months for complete recovery. Is there any side-effect for in taking traction for such a long period. Sir, please guide me for preparing my treatment plan.
Regards.
Thank you very much for replying my follow-up question. In this regard, i have one more query sir. If pelvic traction suits me in relieving my back pain, can i take traction for 3-4 months for complete recovery. Is there any side-effect for in taking traction for such a long period. Sir, please guide me for preparing my treatment plan.
Regards.
Brief Answer:
You can take it for 3-4 months.
Detailed Answer:
if the traction helps then you can take traction for 3-4 months for a complete relief. it usually has no considerable side effects if done by expert hands.
Regards.
You can take it for 3-4 months.
Detailed Answer:
if the traction helps then you can take traction for 3-4 months for a complete relief. it usually has no considerable side effects if done by expert hands.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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