Dear patient thank you for your question.
You seem have a condition known as Prolapsed
Intervertebral Disc or PIVD
DIagnosis:
A cat scan of the
lumbar vertebrae is the most definate way of diagnosis.
Acomplete physical examination involving the
straight leg raise test
Reverse lasegue test
Motor and sensory dermatome test
Deep tendon reflex test
Muscle power test
will give a diagnosis.
THe tests are to be performed by your orthopedic surgeon or your GP.
The treatment for this condition is:
A-Medical
1)Initial treatment of
lumbar disc disease consists of antiinflammatory medications including ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve)
2A short course of oral
corticosteroids, such as
prednisone, can also be of benefit, but long-term use of corticosteroids is not recommended.
3) MUscle relaxants like Flexon mr 500mg twice a day might help
B-Physiotherapy
Physical therapists have many different modalities at their disposal to assist in the treatment of lumbar disc disease. These include heat, massage, electrical stimulation of muscles, ultrasound therapy, and water therapy
C) Surgery:
Surgery is an option for the treatment of lumbar disc disease in people who do not respond to themedications
Surgical options include lumbar decompression, lumbar fusion, and lumbar disc replacement.