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Backache. Received X Ray Reports, Lumbar Lordosis, Appendages Appear Normal, No Spondylosis. What Is Wrong?
Just received my x ray reports it says:
Lumbar lordosis and alignment is maintained
Vertebral bodies and its appendages appear normal
The L5 -S1 disc space appears slightly reduced
No spondylolysis/listhesis
No abnormal pre or Para vertebral shadows seen
SI joints appear normal.
I have been suffering from sever backache since a long time.
Lumbar lordosis and alignment is maintained
Vertebral bodies and its appendages appear normal
The L5 -S1 disc space appears slightly reduced
No spondylolysis/listhesis
No abnormal pre or Para vertebral shadows seen
SI joints appear normal.
I have been suffering from sever backache since a long time.
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
hallo dear friend ,thanks for writing to HCM
i have studied your case
what is your age?
there might be muscle spasm due to sudden flexion of spine,or lifting heavy weight,or acute lumbar disc prolapse
this is you first episode or repeatedly having same problem
you need methylcobalamine , muscle relaxant with analgesic
take rest , , hot or cold fomentation
avoid lifting weights
sit with taking support to your back
continue spine extension exersizes
physiotherapy - SWD ,IFT WILL HELP
L 5 -S1 disc reduction shows that there can be disc bulge compressing you nerves ,leading to pain
you may need MRI SPINE if pain doesnt get relived
for further query contact drvaibhavg@yahoo.com
regards
dr vaibhav gandhi
orthopaedic surgeon
i have studied your case
what is your age?
there might be muscle spasm due to sudden flexion of spine,or lifting heavy weight,or acute lumbar disc prolapse
this is you first episode or repeatedly having same problem
you need methylcobalamine , muscle relaxant with analgesic
take rest , , hot or cold fomentation
avoid lifting weights
sit with taking support to your back
continue spine extension exersizes
physiotherapy - SWD ,IFT WILL HELP
L 5 -S1 disc reduction shows that there can be disc bulge compressing you nerves ,leading to pain
you may need MRI SPINE if pain doesnt get relived
for further query contact drvaibhavg@yahoo.com
regards
dr vaibhav gandhi
orthopaedic surgeon
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Hi,
Your Xray report suggests minimal age related changes in your low back. If you are not suffering from numbness or weakness in your lower limb(s) or able to sit for prolonged time then nothing to worry.
1. Sleep over hard surface without using mattress,
2. Avoid lifting weights by leaning forward or bending your back. Rather sit and lift the object,
3. Exercises for strengthening your back muscles like lifting legs straight, bending legs over chest, pelvic bridging exercises - twice a day will help you.
4. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Please consult your doctor before following my advise.
Hope this helps you.
Regards.
Your Xray report suggests minimal age related changes in your low back. If you are not suffering from numbness or weakness in your lower limb(s) or able to sit for prolonged time then nothing to worry.
1. Sleep over hard surface without using mattress,
2. Avoid lifting weights by leaning forward or bending your back. Rather sit and lift the object,
3. Exercises for strengthening your back muscles like lifting legs straight, bending legs over chest, pelvic bridging exercises - twice a day will help you.
4. If the pain is acute, then a course of muscle relaxants and analgesics for a week will do. Please consult your doctor before following my advise.
Hope this helps you.
Regards.
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