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Is Shallow Herniation Is Less Severe & With Rest And PT Can Be Back To Normal

I just got my MRI results to show a Shallow broad based left paracentral herniation of the disc at T12-l1. The pain I was having is gone and I m sleeping great. At 68 I m fit at 6ft 175lbs use to burning 300 calories daily with work out. Former college sports I workout smart at extensive home gym with commercial equipment..Eliptical, Recombit Bike and Treadmill plus weight room with both free and machine weights. Question I was told Shallow herniation is less severe and with rest and PT can be back to normal. How long do you think that can be and with no pain can I at least walk on treadmill and light weights for arms chest etc just to get some exercise staying away of cours from any back exercises.
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, shallow herniation is less severe and with proper treatment, this can be cured completely.
Weight reduction and staying fit and healthy are the most important things in the treatment of disc herniation.
Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also helpful in your case.
Physiotherapy should be continued.
Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
With all these, you will mostly improve in 6-7 months time.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Shallow Herniation Is Less Severe & With Rest And PT Can Be Back To Normal

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, shallow herniation is less severe and with proper treatment, this can be cured completely. Weight reduction and staying fit and healthy are the most important things in the treatment of disc herniation. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also helpful in your case. Physiotherapy should be continued. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. With all these, you will mostly improve in 6-7 months time. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.