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Bulge In L5-S1, Doing Physical Therapy. Should I Stick To Therapy?
have a moderate bulge in l5-s1,i have been doing physical therapy for about 2-3 months..they tell me to do 8-10 repititions and hold the pose..i dont feel like im building any lower back muscle...should i stick to the therapy or increase the reps n intensity...also when can i start sports...i have no pain running...also want to join the army..any advice would be greatly appreciated
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You are suffering from PIVD at L5-S1 level.
Physiotherapy like back extension and strengthening exercises are very helpful because these causes decreases pressure over nerve by disc bulge.
So continue physical therapy. It is of great value.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
You are suffering from PIVD at L5-S1 level.
Physiotherapy like back extension and strengthening exercises are very helpful because these causes decreases pressure over nerve by disc bulge.
So continue physical therapy. It is of great value.
Regards.
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