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Can Discs Bulging, Rupture And Spinal Shrinkage Now Causing Pain Be Treated?

First of all i have a real bad back.I have 3 buldging discs with 2 tearsand 1 ruptured disc and the Dr said my spine was shrinking what ever he ment by that.I am on desibility and cant do a hole lot but more since i have been off work.but for about the last mabe 8 to 12 months and the last 4 months getting worse and i have been lifting heaveier stuff, i have been hurting worse when i sit down and notice it to when i squeeze my butt cheeks and i was courious about what it is and is it anything to worry about? Please let me know. My email is YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi there. Thanks for your question at HCM

Your concern about the MRI findings are appreciable. The advances in spine have made modern day spine care more safe and successful than ever before. It can definitely be treated. There are few things you can do from your side to protect your spine : 1. Not to life heavy weights. 2. Avoid squatting or any activity which would require you to sit on the floor. 3. Avoid bending forwards. 4.Avoid twisting movements of your back. With these precautions and added back strengthening exercises , you can help your back recover.

However, you might need additional treatment like injection shots or surgery if your pain has been non responsive over more than 2 months, with radiation to legs associated with numbness or tingling. Your intensity of pain and the disability associated with back pain are as important as your MRI findings in guiding the course of action.

Hope this helps.

All the best. Regards,

Dr.SBK
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Can Discs Bulging, Rupture And Spinal Shrinkage Now Causing Pain Be Treated?

Hi there. Thanks for your question at HCM Your concern about the MRI findings are appreciable. The advances in spine have made modern day spine care more safe and successful than ever before. It can definitely be treated. There are few things you can do from your side to protect your spine : 1. Not to life heavy weights. 2. Avoid squatting or any activity which would require you to sit on the floor. 3. Avoid bending forwards. 4.Avoid twisting movements of your back. With these precautions and added back strengthening exercises , you can help your back recover. However, you might need additional treatment like injection shots or surgery if your pain has been non responsive over more than 2 months, with radiation to legs associated with numbness or tingling. Your intensity of pain and the disability associated with back pain are as important as your MRI findings in guiding the course of action. Hope this helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.SBK