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What Precautions Should I Take To Lower The Effect Of Slipped Disc ?
i have slipped disc what precautions should i take so that it does not increase
Mon, 16 Jan 2012
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After slipped disc , spondilysis one shoud restrict heavy weight carrying. long journey, riding motorbyke, jerking movements and exercises. Have a visit to a ortho surgeon and get advise about use of collar, taking traction.
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic
After slipped disc , spondilysis one shoud restrict heavy weight carrying. long journey, riding motorbyke, jerking movements and exercises. Have a visit to a ortho surgeon and get advise about use of collar, taking traction.
Have a Healthful Day..
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Hello Rashida,
General precautions for a patient with disc slip would include:
1. Avoid Forward bending
2. Maintianing a correct/erect posture all the time.
3. Not Doing activities involving heavy weight
4. Avoid use of Indian toilet seat
5. Avoid Riding any bike/scooter/rickshaw
6. Avoid Prolonged sitting activities.
7. Maintainence of one posture for long time should be avoided
8. Use of a Belt may be advised in the initial stages
9. Physiotherapy forms an important aspect of strengthening your back. - "go for it".
10. Don't let your body weight to increase
Take Care
Dr.Shirish Sachdeva
Orthopaedic & Neurological
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Lifestyle Medicine Counsellor
General precautions for a patient with disc slip would include:
1. Avoid Forward bending
2. Maintianing a correct/erect posture all the time.
3. Not Doing activities involving heavy weight
4. Avoid use of Indian toilet seat
5. Avoid Riding any bike/scooter/rickshaw
6. Avoid Prolonged sitting activities.
7. Maintainence of one posture for long time should be avoided
8. Use of a Belt may be advised in the initial stages
9. Physiotherapy forms an important aspect of strengthening your back. - "go for it".
10. Don't let your body weight to increase
Take Care
Dr.Shirish Sachdeva
Orthopaedic & Neurological
Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Lifestyle Medicine Counsellor
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