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Hi ,,,i am 23 yrs old,,and have a herniated disc at l4/l5 and l5/s1 since last 2 yrs?
Hi ,,,i am 23 yrs old,,and have a herniated disc at l4/l5 and l5/s1 since last 2 yrs.?
pain was alright but i got a weird feeling that my right leg is longer than the other which makes my body structure bit tilted,,,is it becoz of my herniated disc…any suggestions for any exercise or something…
I’ve herniated L5/S1. The pain in your leg is the result of sciatica. The ruptured disc presses against a nerve that controls some of the feeling in your leg. I have found that core strengthening exercises and stretching greatly helped my sciatica. Abdominal crunches and hamstring stretches helped alot. It’s important to be consistent though. Building these core muscles help to stabilize your back and torso which prevents the discs from further rupturing.
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What is the best type of doctor to see if I know I have a herniated disc?
I lived in China where I got an MRI and found out I have a herniated disc. Does anyone know the best doctor to go see for that? I’ve heard go to a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. Also…anyone heard of going to a chiropractor? I have had the pain for over a year so I think I’m in the 10% that don’t get better after 6 months or less. Thanks!
Your physician will refer you to a doctor in your area.
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I have this pain in my lower right back (above the hip)?
Sometimes it relieves by itself, then it comes back. It usually pains when I sit up straight or sit slanted on a bed. What do you think this can be, or how can i relieve it … without saying go to a doctor.
I asked my dad and he said it probably because I’ve been walking a mile a day for the past 2 weeks and i strained a muscle? ..
thnaks in advance.
i think i have the same problem but it might not
what i have is that the nerve runs under the muscle right above my hips and so when i work it out harder than before consecutively over about a week it starts to hurt and it really gets me when i stand up after sitting for a while, when i am sitting it can hurt (just a pulse of pain and then it fades), and can hurt when im walking but not from the pressure on the leg it seems to come more from the actual motion of walking but in any case it is not like threatening and if you keep up the workouts it will fade, to help relieve it try applying ice and doing stretches on the lower back and thigh regions it should help 
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How to get pain relief from sciatica and herniated L4-L5 disc?
Herniated L4-L5 disc with sciatic pain down left leg and foot, moderate to severe at times. Have tried 2 shots and oral meds, no real pain relief, physical therapy with traction provides temporary relief. What options are left and how to avoid surgery? Am a busy self employed contractor and am unable to take the time off work for surgery. Not to mention fear of the surgery and complications. Any advice will help at this point…Thanks
i have the same problem to,my l4 and l5 are bulging with sciatic nerve pain.my doctor put me on neurontin,its a nerve pain blocker and is used for epilepsy mainly.but doctors are also using it to treat nerve pain,with no side effects.now that i’ve been on this drug,i have been pain free for two weeks now.ask your doctor!!
edit:200mg twice a day is what i take,have your doctor try you out on that atleast,it can be increased to 900mg per day if needed.please ask him/her
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Herniated Disk in Middle Back – What are the recommended treatments EXCEPT Surgery?
Hi, can you please recommend possible treatments and specific excercises. would be Great. THANKS.
Middle of back? I assume you had a MRI and so which disc is herniated? Need to know. Best of Luck
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Treatment for herniated ro bulging disk?
My husband has had a bulging disk for a few years now. About a year ago he was in the hospital from it because of intense pain. He was given pain meds which helped and in tie it got better. Now he is having intense pain again. He is having trouble breathing and hurts so bad it is making him throw up. a week ago his doctor gave him pain meds, anti-inflamatory drugs and prescribed PT for a few weeks. They also gave him lidocane patches to put on his back to numb it at night so he could sleep. The anti-inflamatories, pain meds and patches are not working. PT was supposed to start this week, but he is unable to do it b/c the pain is so bad. Doctors don’t want to do surgery because the disc is in his upper spine and they said they would have to go through his lungs which I don’t understand. Any ideas what else they might be able to do? He is young (29) and we have 2 small children at home and he currently can’t spend much time with them b/c he is in such bad pain.
Your husband has a case of pinched muscles in his back that are causing this pain for him and once they are released he should be rid of most of, if not all the pain he is in. I have found out myself that the medical field is ill equipped in such an elementary thing as a pinched muscle, I spent over 25 years in pain myself until I found how to release those muscles. When pinched in the chest area the pains will feel like a truck on his chest because as the muscles tighten up they won’t allow him to take a breath anymore and when he does he can get shooting pains as the ribs do expand putting more pressure on the pinched area. When pinched in the lower back they can put pressure on the nerves going to the stomach which is going to upset it. Here is how he can release the muscles in his back and get rid of the pains:
Back:
(do from a sitting position)
Place your left hand on your left leg next to your body. Place your right hand over your left shoulder and find the muscles next to your spine and press on them and hold. After 30 seconds slowly lower your body forward and to the outside of your left leg, keeping your left arm fairly straight as you do. When you reach your lap remain there for another 10 seconds, release the pressure but rest there for another 30 seconds. Then reverse your hand positions and do your right side.
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if you have a herniated disc pressing against a nerve in L5 S1, can a chiropractor actually fix the problem?
In looking at your previous Questions:
1. I’m assuming you were diagnosed (via x-rays or MIR) with this herniated disc.
2. I’m assuming you did not have the surgery you were discussing 3 months ago.
3. The tingling and pain in your shoulder and arm would not result from a lumbar 5 nerve compression. A compressed thoracic or cervical nerve would cause these symptoms. This is a chart of dermatomes, meaning it shows which spinal nerves innervate which areas of skin http://www.sci-recovery.org/images/dermatomes.jpg.
4. At this point I would suggest a referral to a Physical Therapist. I am completely in favor of chiropractors (I have used them occasionally for over 25 years), but a Physical Therapist can show you exercises that can help you align your back properly.
A partly-herniated (and sometimes a herniated) disc maybe capable of healing itself with the appropriate posture and exercise. Two years ago I injured my Lumbar 4 and 5 discs, partly-herniating them. My insurance would not pay for an MRI or for physical therapy, so I found a Home Exercise Program for partly-herniated discs and after 3 months I had no further pain.
If you have a lumbar 5 problem, you probably also have sciatic pain http://www.gonstead.co.uk/Back-Pain/sciatica/images/spinal-nerve-distribution-sciatica_w600.gif. Exercises intended for sciatica resulting from a herniated disc are what I chose, and these sites may help http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/exercise-sciatica-a-herniated-disc, http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/overview-sciatica-exercises.
Again, a chiropractor may be able to help you, but I would not recommend being “adjusted” in the usual chiropractic way. Many chiropractors can also provide physical therapy, including massage, muscle stimulation (which feels very good!), and a home exercise program.
Whether you see a physical therapist or a chiropractor is up to you, but I can recommend them in that order.
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Herniated disc pain relief?
ive been having pain from my L5 herniated disc for about like a year now?? is this normal?? ive also been going to physical therapy
Not sure if you mean:
-low back pain (LBP) (discogenic pain)
or
-nerve root pain (radiculopathy, sometimes called “sciatica”)
Hopefully you’ve seen a good spine specialist already. I recommend seeing a doctor who specializes in spine problems, rather than a generalist:
-physical medicine & rehab. physician (PM&R, like me)
-orthopedic spine surgeon
-maybe a neurologist, IF they see a high proportion of patients w/ spine problems
Discogenic LBP treatment options:
-time
-exercise/PT
-meds.
-percutaneous disc decompression (needle-based treatments to shrink the disc herniation)
-spine surgery (fusion or artificial disc replacement)
Radiculopathy (nerve root pain down a buttock and leg) treatment options:
-epidurals (there are several types)
-all of the above
Get help, there’s no need to suffer.
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Viniyoga Therapy for the Low Back, Sacrum & Hips with Gary Kraftsow $14.78 Yoga Journal:Yoga for Strength and ToningWhether you’re an athlete,a yoga practitioner,or anyone interested in a great workout,these challenging practices will provide you with visible results. The 60&ndsh;minute Toning and Strengthening Sequence,along with the 30&ndsh;minute Core Practice,will work your body in new and different ways and leave you feeling stronger,leaner,and more flexible. … |
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Yoga Therapy for Back Pain $15.70 Yoga Therapy for Back Pain includes 13 routines to help restore proper function to the entire back. These safe and gentle exercises increase mobility and reduce pain. This beautifully filmed DVD features five 15 minute & five 30 minute routines for the upper back, sciatic pain, bulging disk and sacro-iliac joint pain. Each condition is addressed separately, so you will get the proper care for your… |
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Aspen Back & Body – Heal the Back – Starter DVD – Get Relief from Lower Back Pain by following this Award Winning DVD $29.99 An at home Exercise DVD for a healthy and pain free back. Learn the secrets and techniques that achieve an over 95% success rate!… |
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I have a herniated disc and need to have an epidural in my lower back. Does this really relieve the pain?
Would having an epidural injection for a herniated disc in my lower back help relieve pain, or would I be taking a risk?
I have had many spinal injections and it does depend on what kind you are having a simple nerve injection or a lumber puncture. The more common is injecting into a spinal nerve ending which is not too painful a bit uncomfortable for a few days after, it should not be very painful during the procedure. This type of injection can last from about 6 months to a year with reasonable results a decrease in pain and often allowing more mobility because of less back and leg pain. This type of injection can be repeated on a regular basis and some hospitals will give you a direct phone number to book a repeat injection when necessary. It is fairly risk free but don’t drive directly after and take a friend as sometimes the legs go wobbly for a while, temporary side effects.
The lumbar puncture steroid injection is a very different procedure and not as common these days, it involves injecting steroid straight into the space in the spinal column. It is a more risky procedure and can be fairly painful but can greatly help especially when mobility is near non-existent, strenghtening the spine and helping some people to walk again after serious spinal problems.
Personally if it is an epidural nerve injection I would advise you to have it, they work extremely well, in my experience they have improved the pain by up to 30% and greatly helped with mobility. The small amount of discomfort is worth it and a good hospital should have a repeat program, bypassing long waiting lists, so that any releif gained can be maintaned.
If you are worried about any risks it would be best to discuss it with your specialist or a member of his team who will reassure you.
I hope this helps and feel free to mail me if I can help with advice
Andy
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Viniyoga Therapy for the Low Back, Sacrum & Hips with Gary Kraftsow $14.78 Yoga Journal:Yoga for Strength and ToningWhether you’re an athlete,a yoga practitioner,or anyone interested in a great workout,these challenging practices will provide you with visible results. The 60&ndsh;minute Toning and Strengthening Sequence,along with the 30&ndsh;minute Core Practice,will work your body in new and different ways and leave you feeling stronger,leaner,and more flexible. … |
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Yoga Therapy for Back Pain $15.70 Yoga Therapy for Back Pain includes 13 routines to help restore proper function to the entire back. These safe and gentle exercises increase mobility and reduce pain. This beautifully filmed DVD features five 15 minute & five 30 minute routines for the upper back, sciatic pain, bulging disk and sacro-iliac joint pain. Each condition is addressed separately, so you will get the proper care for your… |
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