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Suggest Remedy To Relieve Back Pain Due To Bulge In Discs L4 And L5
i have had back pain for 17 months. they just did a mri and found that i have boulging discs in L4 and L5. is there anything that i can do to help with the pain. i have done ice and heat. ibp tyl, and alieve. the numbing and bruning all down the back is just horrible. is there some else that i can try?
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
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Thank you for writing to us on Health care Magic.
Based on your history the response to your question is as follows.
1. Bulging disc is due to compression between L4 and L5, which is also affecting the nerve resulting in back pain. Areas supplying the nerve may also be painful.
2. Muscle strengthening exercises to prevent further compression will be very helpful.
3. Also, lumbar support devices, proper posture training and water bed to maintain the lumbar curvature will be helpful. Avoid lifting anything heavy and while travelling, avoid jerks, which can affect the vertebrae. Use walking stick to avoid excessive weight on the vertebrae.
4. Local application will relieve mild pain. You might require opioid analgesics if NSAIDs are not working. Meet your doctor for prescription.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
Thank you for writing to us on Health care Magic.
Based on your history the response to your question is as follows.
1. Bulging disc is due to compression between L4 and L5, which is also affecting the nerve resulting in back pain. Areas supplying the nerve may also be painful.
2. Muscle strengthening exercises to prevent further compression will be very helpful.
3. Also, lumbar support devices, proper posture training and water bed to maintain the lumbar curvature will be helpful. Avoid lifting anything heavy and while travelling, avoid jerks, which can affect the vertebrae. Use walking stick to avoid excessive weight on the vertebrae.
4. Local application will relieve mild pain. You might require opioid analgesics if NSAIDs are not working. Meet your doctor for prescription.
Hope this is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.
Thank you
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