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Spinal Curvature With Disc Bulge At L4-L5.Disc Herniation. Precautions?
I just got MRI report of my wife it says. My wife is suffering from back pain her MRI report says MR features are suggestive of the spinal curvature with disc bulge at L4-L5 and disc herniation at L5-S1 level causing compressive effect as described (L>R). Please correlate clinically, We have plans to travel overseas in a weeks time , Can you please suggest precaustions
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Welcome to HCM. Avoiding forward bending and lifting weights will help.Use of a custom made belt for spinal support while walking may be useful.Any exercises as prescribed by your doctor/physiotherapist may be done.Sudden jerks while sitting or walking should be avoided.Drug therapy as advised will help.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
For disc bulge you have not to do activities that increases pressure over nerve roots. Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting. Do back exercises under supervision of your physiotherapist.Avoid jerky movements.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
For disc bulge you have not to do activities that increases pressure over nerve roots. Avoid forward bending and heavy weight lifting. Do back exercises under supervision of your physiotherapist.Avoid jerky movements.
Hope this will helps you. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.
Regards
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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