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I Have Low Back Pain, Please Suggest
me, sumit bhowmik,male,42 is suffering from low back pain near about a month. undergoing treatment since 15 days by an orthopaedic surgeon.xray report reveals lumbar spondylosis,osteophyte formation is seen from L3 to L5,loss of lumbar lordosis is seen,sclerosed laminae are seen. he has advised medicines-zerodot mr;rablet 20. traction&swd for 15 days. as such i am seeking your valuable advice. i would like to know the necessary precautionary measures i have to take.moreover,i would like to inform you that my health is very sound.i have to walk long distances daily.i am a sedentary worker. hoping to get your valuable opinion. thanking you yours faithfully sumit bhowmik dated:12/05/10
Tue, 1 Nov 2011
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you should take trayodashang guggul 2 tab twice daily. Apply gently rheumatyl gel twice a day. Take 1 glass cow milk a day. you should avoid forward bending and continuous sitting posture.
you appear to have a chronic lumbago . First thing stop worrying about your disease as it is second commonest symptoms after common cold . Yes there are certain precautions to be taken so thaat symptoms don't occur frequently. When you sit you sit in a easy posture leaning over the back support. Avoid lifting any heavy weigt and if at all you have to lift than
bring the thing very close to the body and bend your knees and then lift. No jogging or jumping. keep your spine mobile.
bring the thing very close to the body and bend your knees and then lift. No jogging or jumping. keep your spine mobile.
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