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Lift Weight, Sudden Pain In Back, Standing Issue, Painful. What Can I Do?
Hello sir, I Nov. Month when i am doing my regular work out.I lift some heavy weight suddenly because of that I got sudden pain in my back and I am not able to stand from the bed,but somehow I manage to stand while bearing the pain and the pain was gone in a week.Now in feb month I start feeling pain in my left leg.Then I consult doctor and he told me that, I have L5S1 problem.I am taking medicines and regular physiotherapy .But nothing going on in my favour. I am a student and doing job also I dont to spoil my career .I want to be normal fast. Kindly suggest. Regards anshul gupta
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hello Anshul,
Welcome at HCM.
I have read details of your question.
It looks from your details that you may be suffering from prolapsed inter vertebral disc at level L5-S1.
There are conservative therapy like medicines & physiotherapy which are prescribed initially for treatment of prolapsed disc.If such therapy is unable to provide you relief after a month then you should consult to neurosurgeon or a orthopedic doctor.In case you have weakness or severe pain or difficulty with urination or defecation then surgery will be best treatment for you.
You should not fearful from surgery as there are methods which are least invasive & you may get relief from that.
Hope this will help you.
With best wishes.
Welcome at HCM.
I have read details of your question.
It looks from your details that you may be suffering from prolapsed inter vertebral disc at level L5-S1.
There are conservative therapy like medicines & physiotherapy which are prescribed initially for treatment of prolapsed disc.If such therapy is unable to provide you relief after a month then you should consult to neurosurgeon or a orthopedic doctor.In case you have weakness or severe pain or difficulty with urination or defecation then surgery will be best treatment for you.
You should not fearful from surgery as there are methods which are least invasive & you may get relief from that.
Hope this will help you.
With best wishes.
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L5S1 region as you suggested or maybe a level higher. This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
Regards.
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L5S1 region as you suggested or maybe a level higher. This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
Regards.
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Hi, You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L5S1 region as you suggested or maybe a level higher. This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
May be its time you need an MRI done to have a diagnosis established. With that one can formulate a definitive treatment plan.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
May be its time you need an MRI done to have a diagnosis established. With that one can formulate a definitive treatment plan.
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Hello,
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L5S1 region as you suggested or maybe a level higher. This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
Thanks for your query.
You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L5S1 region as you suggested or maybe a level higher. This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.
The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.
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