Q. Are pain and numbness in my lower back due to lumbosacral strain?

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I have reviewed the attachments (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It is a grade 1 lumbosacral pain with no abnormality. The degenerative changes are mild. I suggest the below treatment plan along with intake of tablet Ibuprofen, which includes:

• Cat and camel exercise (come to quadruped position, with exhalation and raising the spine upward towards ceiling and inhalation and lowering the spine towards the floor). Repeat the exercise ten times twice daily in a slow manner. Do not over-stretch yourself.
• Bridging exercise (lie down on the bed with face up, bend the knees and feet flat, raise your pelvis with feet flat, and head on the bed. Maintain the position for a count of five and return to the resting position.) Repeat the exercise ten times twice daily.
• Gym ball exercises (buy a gym ball of 65 cm, sit in front of it and let it get supported by the wall. Now, place both your hands at the back of the head and try to push the ball with your back; push for five counts n come back to rest position). Repeat 10 to 15 times twice daily.

I also suggest you apply a hot pack twice daily at the tender areas and have fresh coconut water and milk products to maintain strong bones and joints. Finally, maintain a good posture by having back support with pillows at the lower back whenever you sit and support with pillows under the knees and back when you lie down.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

I suggest you go for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan if pain persists.

You should avoid sitting or standing for long hours.

I suggest a follow-up after ten days.

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A protrusion is present at the lower back vertebrae. I suggest you continue spinal extension exercises, mobilizing techniques, superman pose, and cat and camel exercises. A physiotherapy session may also help. Do not bend forward and do not lift heavy objects. Also, avoid sitting for long hours.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Shakti Mishra

Experience: 9 + Yrs

Nutritionist

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