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Sir, I M Suffering From Low Back Pain . The

Posted on Mon, 9 Dec 2019

Question: Sir, I m suffering from low back pain. The pain starts if i am standing for a long time, drive car for a long time. So far there is no leg pain. In this regard I am attaching the MRI report of lumbar spine. I have been advised to take Gabapentin medicine, vitamin D, streacthing and muscle strengthen ing exercise. Is the treatment correct? Any surgery or injection shot is required?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Multiple disc bulges

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

You seem to be having multiple disc bulges which is causing the low back pain.

Avoid bending forward or lifting any weights.

If the medicines do not help you you can request for a trial of epidural injection. This treatment is usually given for multiple disc bulges that are compressing the nerve roots.

As of now physiotherapy to strengthen the back muscles and the medication will do.

Thanks and regards.

Dr.Aashish Raghu

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Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)

Sir, in year 2012 also I had such back pain(low). After 2 months medications (NSAID) and back strengthening exercises the problem was solved.

Can you please provide some link for active stretching and muscle strengthening exercises as I have lost the old exercise details.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Link

Detailed Answer:
You can try this link

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/lower-back-pain-exercises/

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng