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How Can Spinal Disc Herniation Be Treated?
Hi I was in a car accident a year ago. I rear ended someone on an angle going about 50mph. My head hit the steering wheel and the airbag did not deploy. I did have a concussion, a punctured lung, and whiplash. I thought I healed well from the accident, but a year later I am in worse shape. I have muscle spasms, a torn Lattisimus dorsus, and constant next stiffness and pain. I am having an MRI next week and a CT scan showed I had a slight herniation of t12-t11. I am wondering if there is hope for me to fully recover with physical therapy? I am 26.
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Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you can fully recover since the disc herniation is slight.
You may need a lot of physical therapy exercise to strengthen your back muscles and abdominal muscles to prevent more slippage of the disc.
Wish you quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your question and understood your concern.
I think you can fully recover since the disc herniation is slight.
You may need a lot of physical therapy exercise to strengthen your back muscles and abdominal muscles to prevent more slippage of the disc.
Wish you quick recovery.
Dr. Selmani
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