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Any Suggestion To Get Back Strength/walk Normally When Having Slipped Disc?
HI,
I had a slipped disc and was in severe pain about a year ago. It got much better in about 3 months and then once again, after moving, I was in pain again ---- though not severe. This has been going on for about one year. I'm not in much pain now, but I have difficulty walking!!!!
After a year of pain, being inactive, and trying to protect my back, have I compensated so much that I have just lost strength in my legs. When I walk, I have some pain in my hips and legs, though not severe.
(The slipped disc was at L5/L6)
What should I be doing to help get back my strength and be able to walk normally?
Thanks so much
I had a slipped disc and was in severe pain about a year ago. It got much better in about 3 months and then once again, after moving, I was in pain again ---- though not severe. This has been going on for about one year. I'm not in much pain now, but I have difficulty walking!!!!
After a year of pain, being inactive, and trying to protect my back, have I compensated so much that I have just lost strength in my legs. When I walk, I have some pain in my hips and legs, though not severe.
(The slipped disc was at L5/L6)
What should I be doing to help get back my strength and be able to walk normally?
Thanks so much
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Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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You may want to consider asking your doctor for a referral to a physiotherpist.
A physiotherapist would be able to guide you through various exercises that you help improve your coordination and strength.
This would be the best option. You may not want to start a regimen on your own. After the therapist goes through the regimen with you, you may be able to do them on your own at home.
I hope this helps
You may want to consider asking your doctor for a referral to a physiotherpist.
A physiotherapist would be able to guide you through various exercises that you help improve your coordination and strength.
This would be the best option. You may not want to start a regimen on your own. After the therapist goes through the regimen with you, you may be able to do them on your own at home.
I hope this helps
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