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Have Mild Disc Bulge, Painful Spine, Compression In Neck. Is It An Injury?

Hi I have mild disc bulge l4-5, due to which i'm getting pain in my right leg and at lower disc as well. Also my neck nerves compressed and i;m getting pain from neck, right solder and hand.

i'm taking treatment for these since couple of months.

Apart from these now a days i'm getting pain in my spine while i use any work in little bit bend position.

will it causes major problems. is my spine effect or injured or it is simple common problem?

please let me know the reason and solution for this.

Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM
You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L4L5 region . This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc.

The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn't hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Moustafa Saeed's  Response
Hi, thanks for the question

it is common problem, but unfortunately not simple to treat.

you do not need surgery for it unless symptoms not improved with conservative treatment.

wait for few months if you can before going to surgery

kind regards
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Have Mild Disc Bulge, Painful Spine, Compression In Neck. Is It An Injury?

Hi and welcome to HCM You seem to have a prolapsed inter vertebral disc, rightly at L4L5 region . This disc may be compressing upon a nerve root that either exits or traverses through that level. Having known this basic anatomy, you must avoid any activity that aggravates the condition, like bending forward and lifting heavy objects, sitting long hours on computer, inappropriate sitting posture, etc. The medications will relieve pain and help muscles to relax. Physiotherapy shall also help a lot, especially exercises that strengthen your back. Kindly note that exercises should only be done when it doesn t hurt. Adequate rest and proper nutrition is equally important. Drink lots of fluids since dehydration affects the disc. I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.