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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Pain In The Back Due To Bulging Disc
I have had back problems off and on for several years. The problem is a bulging disc in the lower back. I had 2 epiderals in early 2014 and these really helped for about a year. This year the pain and stiffness has gradually gotten worse so I had one epidural this past summer. Besides over the counter antiflamitories the only prescription I have now Robaxin which is for occasional stiffness and pain. I sthere anything else that might be helpful ?
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Hi,
You might require physiotherapy like back extension exercises, short way diathermy and lumbar traction if advised by your orthopedic surgeon.
Take Calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Avoid more bending from back.
Avoid weight lifting.
Avoid squatting position.
Ok and take care.
You might require physiotherapy like back extension exercises, short way diathermy and lumbar traction if advised by your orthopedic surgeon.
Take Calcium and vitamin D supplements.
Avoid more bending from back.
Avoid weight lifting.
Avoid squatting position.
Ok and take care.
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