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What Causes Severe Back Pain?

onths many times i have been been to physiotherapy but still i have a same condition .i have been to the doctor anr doctor advised me for MRI test. my MRI report says i have minor posterocentral disc protrusion is noted at L5 /S1 . i never had a any sort of accident which cause me this i think its beacause of prolong sitting so please help me regards this thanks
Wed, 10 Dec 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
If you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your back and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty.

Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Take care.
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What Causes Severe Back Pain?

Hello, I have studied your case. If you’re MRI says L 5 S 1 disc then Due to compression of this nerve root there can be tingling numbness in your back and pain associated with it leading to walking difficulty. Medication like methylcobalamine with neurotropic like pregabalin will reduce pain; you can take them consulting your treating doctor. You may consult physiotherapist for further guidance. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Take care.