Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain Due To Disc Herniation

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2014

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Question : I am suffering from lower back pain due to disc herniation. Its almost an year now. I underwent through physiotherapy and got relief from the pain. It was nearly gone, but suddenly from past 1 week, I have started having severe pain again. I have been trying exercises, but of no use. Please advise what should I do. I am currently on medication Bio D3 strong and combac 20mg.

Answered by Dr. Praveen K Nath (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: DISC HERNIATION Detailed Answer: Dear sir Hello Wishing you a speedy recovery I have gone through your medical history in detail. You are suffering from low back pain with disc herniation for last one year . Recurrence of pain after initial relief needs further investigations & treatment In my opinion you should do following things 1. Take some ANALGESIC+ MUSCLE RELAXANT medication regularly 2. Add some chlordiazepoxide+ amitryptylline combination 3. Take some bed rest & avoid vigorous physiotherapy for about 10/15 days 4 If pain still persists , go for a repeat MRI LUMBOSACRAL SPINE , to see status of disc herniation. 5 If disc herniation has increased , consult your neurosurgeon ,for complete neurological examination & further treatment . You may need SOS surgical decompression if disc herniation has increased or it is pressing significantly on nerve . 6 You can also apply local analgesic creams / infrared heat for pain relief . Hope this answers your querry Thanx Dr XXXXXXX k XXXXXXX Director Deptt. of neurosurgery

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