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Suffering from L5 S1 PIVD for 4 months. No pain since last 2 months but S1 compression signs present

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sonu123
sonu123

Hi

I am medical doctor and suffering from L5 S1 PIVD for 4 months. It started 4 month back first as mild ache in back (2 months) aggrevated to very severe radiating pain (15 days). No pain since last 2 months but S1 compression signs present like numbness in back of left thigh and unable to pushoff (and stand on left toe) while walking. Please suggest some alternative medicine therapy.

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  • natalie86287
    natalie86287 sonu123

    Posted

    Nothing has been more effective than deep tissue massage and ultrasound therapy for me. The manual stretching of the muscles relieves a lot of pain and stiffness. You have to continue with stretching several times a day at home and use heat therapy and anti inflammatorys.
  • STD
    STD sonu123

    Posted

    Where do you get the deep tissue massage?

    The manual stretching of muscles - for example, yoga or what?

     

    • natalie86287
      natalie86287 STD

      Posted

      Just find a local masseuse that does deep tissue massage. A good masseuse will offer a free consultation first to discuss your history

    • sonu123
      sonu123 natalie86287

      Posted

      Thanks Natalie. However I am not sure about true masseuser. If I went to wrong one it may damage even more. I m based in India. Reg. Deep tissue massage I m not sure about what it is. Pl tell a bit more about them.

      Regards

    • natalie86287
      natalie86287 sonu123

      Posted

      You should also stretch you hamstring muscle throughout the day
  • natalie86287
    natalie86287 sonu123

    Posted

    This exercise is very useful. Its called a prone press up. You wont be able to extend your arms fully to begin with but over time you will be able to increase your range and stretch your back further

    http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/back-pain/back-pain-exercise-video-prone-elbows-press

    • sonu123
      sonu123 natalie86287

      Posted

      Thanks for wonderful information and the link. I shall religously practice the same. In meantime if you have more information pl post it.

      Regards

    • natalie86287
      natalie86287 sonu123

      Posted

      You're welcome. Keep moving as much as you can and relive the pain using heat patches and anti inflammatories
    • sonu123
      sonu123 natalie86287

      Posted

      Hi. I recently met  a chiropractor and he suggested me to eat muscle relaxants again, stop all exercises except brisk walk and did some compression on nerve plexus in legs. He  is ofopinion that some chemicals are released by nerve endings by doing such manipulations. What do you suggezt. Any chiropractor in the group?
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