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What Does My MRI Scan Test Report Indicate?
Brief Answer:
Disc prolpase at multiple levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your mother is suffering from disc prolapse at lumbar and cervical region. Due to this Disc bulge pressure occurs on nerve roots & radiation of pain and numbness occurs in that dermatotome. Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar/cervical traction , back and cervical exercise reduces pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct the posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
In case the pain is persistent or is gradually increasing then a surgical treatment may need to be considered. However further physiotherapy will still be needed to retard the further progression of the problem.
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
Disc prolpase at multiple levels.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Your mother is suffering from disc prolapse at lumbar and cervical region. Due to this Disc bulge pressure occurs on nerve roots & radiation of pain and numbness occurs in that dermatotome. Physiotherapy like intermittent lumbar/cervical traction , back and cervical exercise reduces pressure of disc bulge for some time & gives relief.
The following measures will help with the pain
• Lie on a hard bed.
• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( dont repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food.
• Avoid forward bending.
• Correct the posture while sitting
• Avoid prolonged sitting
• Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.
• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also help.
In case the pain is persistent or is gradually increasing then a surgical treatment may need to be considered. However further physiotherapy will still be needed to retard the further progression of the problem.
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
Hi Doctor,
I have consulted 2 more doctors and both doctors have suggested exercise is the only cure.
They have not mentioned surgery at all.
Is this on minor level and can be cured with exercise only?
I have consulted 2 more doctors and both doctors have suggested exercise is the only cure.
They have not mentioned surgery at all.
Is this on minor level and can be cured with exercise only?
Brief Answer:
It is a moderate change.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
These are age related degenerative changes in spine which keep on progressing if exercise is not done. In later stages surgery might be needed but right now it is best to control it with medicines and regular physiotherapy.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
It is a moderate change.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
These are age related degenerative changes in spine which keep on progressing if exercise is not done. In later stages surgery might be needed but right now it is best to control it with medicines and regular physiotherapy.
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
Thanks for your reply. Is morning walk advisable in this condition?
and what kind of physiotherapy will help?
Is yoga helpful in this condition?
and what kind of physiotherapy will help?
Is yoga helpful in this condition?
Brief Answer:
Do as physiotherapist suggests.
Detailed Answer:
Morning walk is not harmful. The exercise depends on her clinical condition. It is best to consult a proficient physiotherapist for this purpose. The exercise should be started only after the acute pain subsides. Mild traction may be necessary to decrease pressure on nerve roots. Yoga is helpful but should be done only under the supervision of an expert.
Regards.
Do as physiotherapist suggests.
Detailed Answer:
Morning walk is not harmful. The exercise depends on her clinical condition. It is best to consult a proficient physiotherapist for this purpose. The exercise should be started only after the acute pain subsides. Mild traction may be necessary to decrease pressure on nerve roots. Yoga is helpful but should be done only under the supervision of an expert.
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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