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What Exercises Do You Suggest To Relieve The Pain In Hips Due To Bulging Disks ?
Hi, I am 34 and a full time cook. I have been in great pain for about 7 days. Thought I thru out my hip, went in today and was told I have a bulging disk. what stretches should I do to help the healing along. Now I have a history with hip and back problems cause in 2005 I was hit by a car. It thru out my hip and messed up my back bad enoughtg I was getting facet block injections once a month to help with the pain. I had to stop those cause I just couldn t afford them any more. I have had problems with my back and hip since. What should I do?
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Avoid lifting heavy weights. You need to take pain killer and muscle relaxant drugs which will help you with the pain. If you are experiencing severe pain which also radiates to the the leg and causes weakness of the leg you would benefit after surgical treatment. Spinal brace or corset will give some support and relief. Physiotherapy by SWD and Infrared therapy also offers relief Better to get a complete checkup from your Doctor and ask your options for relief.
Avoid lifting heavy weights. You need to take pain killer and muscle relaxant drugs which will help you with the pain. If you are experiencing severe pain which also radiates to the the leg and causes weakness of the leg you would benefit after surgical treatment. Spinal brace or corset will give some support and relief. Physiotherapy by SWD and Infrared therapy also offers relief Better to get a complete checkup from your Doctor and ask your options for relief.
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