Chronic Lower Back Pain. MRI Reveals S5 Disc Bulge. How To Treat This?

Hi, Thanks for using HCM Disc bulging is a common cause for persistent lower back pain. Most of the cases can be managed by non surgical approach. surgical treatment required in only advanced cases. As your pain is not controlled by simple Epidural steroid injections may result in some improvement in radicular lumbosacral pain when assessed between 2 and 6 weeks following the injection, Physiotherapy helps in muscle strengthening exercise. These are few measures to reduce your pain: Try not to sit still for long periods of time. Avoid lifting heavy objects. Remember that movements such as bending and twisting (especially at the same time) can increase pressure on your damaged disc. Work on increasing your abdominal strength. Strong stomach muscles help to support the back. People who work hard on their abdominal muscles probably have much less recurrence of back pain over the long term, but only if they keep doing the exercises. Pay attention to posture while sitting, standing and walking. Flexibility exercises, performed regularly, can improve mobility and help reduce muscle tension and back pain. Include a gentle program of back-strengthening exercises. Hope this helps you. Regards