Prolapsed disc
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So... whats the experience of the PH collective on this one ?
Had lower back pain on and off with the associated pain in my right leg for around 4-5months now. MRI scan has shown a prolapsed disc in the lower part of my back and I have been advised by my consultant to start a course of physio. Problem is the physio that is meant to build up my core strength just seems to be aggravating it.
Is this just a matter of routine trying the physio before they try invasive procedures, or is it a normal side effect ?
Had lower back pain on and off with the associated pain in my right leg for around 4-5months now. MRI scan has shown a prolapsed disc in the lower part of my back and I have been advised by my consultant to start a course of physio. Problem is the physio that is meant to build up my core strength just seems to be aggravating it.
Is this just a matter of routine trying the physio before they try invasive procedures, or is it a normal side effect ?
Had a similar problem last year had it for nearly 9 months in fact it was that bad it was one of the reasons I got rid of my Tuscan, could get in and be comfy but couldn't get out. ho hum.
Mine eventually just eased and got better, OK if I push it it still get a bit tweaky but nothing that I can't manage.
I found that lying face down on the floor and doing semi push ups (from the waist up) certainly helped me ease the pain.
Also tried Tens m/c, it did stop me thinking about the pain when it was on but it didn't help with the problem IMHO.
Mine eventually just eased and got better, OK if I push it it still get a bit tweaky but nothing that I can't manage.
I found that lying face down on the floor and doing semi push ups (from the waist up) certainly helped me ease the pain.
Also tried Tens m/c, it did stop me thinking about the pain when it was on but it didn't help with the problem IMHO.
sagt550 said:
So... whats the experience of the PH collective on this one ?
Had lower back pain on and off with the associated pain in my right leg for around 4-5months now. MRI scan has shown a prolapsed disc in the lower part of my back and I have been advised by my consultant to start a course of physio. Problem is the physio that is meant to build up my core strength just seems to be aggravating it.
Is this just a matter of routine trying the physio before they try invasive procedures, or is it a normal side effect ?
It's worth doing a search, this has been discussed at length before.Had lower back pain on and off with the associated pain in my right leg for around 4-5months now. MRI scan has shown a prolapsed disc in the lower part of my back and I have been advised by my consultant to start a course of physio. Problem is the physio that is meant to build up my core strength just seems to be aggravating it.
Is this just a matter of routine trying the physio before they try invasive procedures, or is it a normal side effect ?
I'm just recovering, surprisingly quickly, after doing minor disc damage during deadlifts.
Physio helped more for pain relief, but once I could walk, albeit limping on my left leg, cycling and calf raises (seated because I reckon upright would put too much strain on my back) helped much more than the core strength exercises I was given.
I had excruciating (sp) pain in my left glute, so much so that I reckon a kick in the b
ks would have gone unoticed 
And my left leg was numb and I was unable to get onto my left toes.
Cycling and calf raises saw an improvement within days. I reckon core strength exercixes on an exercise ball would have been pointless on their own.
Physio helped more for pain relief, but once I could walk, albeit limping on my left leg, cycling and calf raises (seated because I reckon upright would put too much strain on my back) helped much more than the core strength exercises I was given.
I had excruciating (sp) pain in my left glute, so much so that I reckon a kick in the b
ks would have gone unoticed And my left leg was numb and I was unable to get onto my left toes.Cycling and calf raises saw an improvement within days. I reckon core strength exercixes on an exercise ball would have been pointless on their own.
Ended up having the op after a snowboarding accident. Do what ever physio they tell you. If that doesn't work then it will be corteszone injection or surgery. For relief now try walking, sitting about doing nothing will just agrrivate it. It is not the disc itself that moves, but rather the jelly stuff between the discs that leeches out. Well that what I think the surgeon said, but he had a very heavey indian accent, so not sure.
Personally I would make surgery an absolute last resort.
I had a prolapsed disc, it will never be 100% again in my opinion, but you can 'manage' it if you are careful.
Keep moving, I've found the worst thing for my back is having a couple of lazy days lying around on the sofa.
Do a low impact exercise which will keep your supporting muscles toned up, something like Swimming, walking, or cycling.
I had a prolapsed disc, it will never be 100% again in my opinion, but you can 'manage' it if you are careful.
Keep moving, I've found the worst thing for my back is having a couple of lazy days lying around on the sofa.
Do a low impact exercise which will keep your supporting muscles toned up, something like Swimming, walking, or cycling.
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