What Does My MRI Scan Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 11 Sep 2017

Question: hello doctor,

my mother is 51 years old and she is suffering from back pain. we had done MRI of her lumbosacral spine. the same is attached.

Please provide your diagnosis.
Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Multiple slip disc due to degenerative spine

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

According to the MRI report attached, your mother seems to have multiple slip disc, most of which are mildly compressing the nerves that travel to the legs.

This is due to age related degenerative changes in the spine.

She must avoid bending forwards or lifting weights. Application of wet heat over the back will give relief.

She can benefit from medication, Physiotherapy and Epidural steroid injection.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr.Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (8 hours later)

Can you suggest some exercises that will help her reduce back pain?

What are the precautions she should take to prevent her back problems to increase further?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions

Detailed Answer:
She can lie on her back on a comfortable cot and lift each leg keeping the knee straight for 10 seconds each. This can be repeated 5 times a session for 2-3 sessions a day.

Also she must avoid sitting for more than half an hour at a time and can get up and walk around for sometimes before sitting again.

She must avoid bending forwards and lifting weight. She can wear a lumbosacral belt for support while sitting and standing.

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

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