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Suggest Treatment For Back Pain
narrowing of the disc space with moderate importance to right parasagittal disc herniation measuring apporoximately 3mm . it is therefore no evidence of spinal stenosis in l4 - l5 in my back . i have a back pain which goes to right leg. I have a difficulty while walking. what should i do . i took inflammation tablets since more than six months . the pain stopped for some hours and then comeback. i tried physiotherapy as well . the doctor told me to take therapeutic epidurale injection but this injection has various side effects. i have 28 years of age . what should i do
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Start with hot packs for 15 min thrice a day. Do not lift any weight or bend forwards. Once pain reduces start back and core strengthening exercises. Also stretching of back and leg muscles will help you.
Start with hot packs for 15 min thrice a day. Do not lift any weight or bend forwards. Once pain reduces start back and core strengthening exercises. Also stretching of back and leg muscles will help you.
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