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Could A Normal Life Be Led With Degenerated Disc At L4 And L5?

I am a patient suffering from degenerated disc at L4/5 level with posterior bulge causing anteior indentation of the lumbar thecal sac as indicated in my MRI scanning report. I have been doing physiotherapy treatment along with back strengthening exercises. I would like to know whether I could lead a normal life with my daily activities -specially standing , sitting, squatting, carrying an infant who is around 8 kilograms etc. I am already 55 years, a female. Thank you.
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Normal life us of course possible but you have to take some precautions lake avoiding lifting heavy weight and bending forward. Continue physiotherapy. Try tab pregaline 75 mg once daily and analgesics sos. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don't forget to rate me.
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Could A Normal Life Be Led With Degenerated Disc At L4 And L5?

Normal life us of course possible but you have to take some precautions lake avoiding lifting heavy weight and bending forward. Continue physiotherapy. Try tab pregaline 75 mg once daily and analgesics sos. Hope my advice will help you. Take care. Don t forget to rate me.