Does Disc Protrusion At L4 And L5 Affect Me From Playing Football And Running Trail?

Hi Rohan, thanks for writing to HCM. Definitely, the disc protrusion at L4-L5 is going to become worse if you involve actively in playing foot ball. Any sort of bending activity involving the lumbar spine will aggravate the disc protrusion. The initial management of your problem will be as follows - - Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese - Avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back - Change your daily activities so that you avoid movements that can cause further pain, especially bending forward and lifting as it will worsen the disc protrusion. if you want to bend forwards, do it with your hips and knees flexed. - Use a lumbosacral back support to stabilize your spinal muscles - Intermittent pelvic traction might be helpful to cause a regression of the protruded disc - After the initial pain has subsided, remedial exercises to strengthen the spine are very important to restore normal spinal movements and muscle strength. The main aim of exercise is to encourage mobility, reduce muscle spasm, prevent further deterioration in the muscles and speed recovery. Hope this information is helpful. Good day