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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disc Disease

I have been suffering from a herniated disc for the past 3 years now. 3 months ago I suffered some excruciating pain from this condition. The pain went away after about 24hrs but ever since then I have been walking with a slight limp, I have very little strength in my right calf and my lower leg swells up every day after walking for about an hour.
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello,

If This disc bulge is not compressing nerve root so conservative treatment may work.

If symptoms persist then surgical decompression may help.
Medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain which can be started consulting your doctor.
You can focus on spine extension exercises.

Some exercises which can be done include- Spine extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg.
Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay
Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help.

You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
If not relieved you can take epidural injection.

Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion.

Take care.

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Suggest Treatment For Herniated Disc Disease

Hello, If This disc bulge is not compressing nerve root so conservative treatment may work. If symptoms persist then surgical decompression may help. Medication like methylcobalamine and pregabalin will reduce pain which can be started consulting your doctor. You can focus on spine extension exercises. Some exercises which can be done include- Spine extension exercises, Lying on your stomach flat lift leg 6 inches from ground, do it for other leg. Now lift both hand and leg simultaneously, 6 inch off the ground and stay Position for around 10 breathes. Core stabilizing spine exercises will help. You may consult physiotherapist for guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. If not relieved you can take epidural injection. Hope this helps. Wish you a speedy recovery. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Take care.