Question 1

i'm a 21-year-old with lumbar disc prolapse (l4-l5). how can i strengthen my back?

Accepted Answer

Core exercises: Most physical therapists and fitness trainers recommend lumbar traction, stretching, and strengthening of the core muscles (in the back and abdominal regions) to help improve the symptoms of lumbar sciatica and disc prolapse. Avoid dead-lifts, squats, and lifting very heavy weights. Instead, focus on more reps and good form during exercise.

Question 2

how important is it for a patient with lumbar disc prolapse to have sufficient levels of vitd and calcium? is there a link between the two?

Accepted Answer

No link: That i know of vitd and calcium lInked to bone health .

Question 3

i was diagnosed today with lumbar disc prolapse with myelopathy. icd-9: 722.73. i am a  50 year old female.  is this a big deal? i work retail.

Accepted Answer

It is a big deal: That can cause impingement of spinal nerves going to lower extremities. Since you are on your feet a lot gravity can cause more compression of the dice and the nerves.

Question 4

how much could ayurveda treatment help in disc prolapse and cord compression?

Accepted Answer

Not likely to help: Ayurvedic treatment is not likely to have any effect on disc prolapse and cord compression, as the symptoms are due to a part of the disc physically pressing on one's spinal cord or spinal nerves. Some sort of neurosurgical procedure is usually needed to move or remove the part that is compressing the spinal cord.

Question 5

what amount of can ayurveda treatment help in disc prolapse and cord compression?

Accepted Answer

I do not know: It would be best to ask an ayurvedic practitioner what kind of success they have had. I am sure it would help in recovery if surgery were needed. I would suggest acupuncture as i know it can help with back pain. I have seen amazing results with bulging discs and acupuncture. And is it so bad that surgery is needed or still in a bulging position, not fully blown out?

Question 6

what treatment is required for disc prolapse (in the early stages)?

Accepted Answer

Conservative: Most doctors take a concervative approach to mild disc prolapse.  This means exercise, rest and non-narcotic pain medications.

Question 7

does a disc prolapse with annular tear of one of the lumbar discs predispose me to herniation of adjacent discs in the future?

Accepted Answer

No: No, it would not make it any more or less likely to have any problems at an adjacent disc.

Question 8

i am 47 with spondylosis of cervical and lumbar spine and anterior disc prolapse. is it ok to start exercising?

Accepted Answer

Non impact exercise: Swimming walking bicycle with seat back. Focus on spine extension stretching and strengthening, avoid flexion.

Question 9

greetings!
i would like to ask about m xray result:
loss of lumbar lordosis
l5 seen sacralized
spna bifida l5
l5-s1 is narrowed
disc prolapse l5-s1?

Accepted Answer

Combination of issue: Some of the back issues are congenital, some due to injury or wear and tear.  None seems surgical, and your symptoms can respond to conservative therapy.

Question 10

is ceragem therapy an option for disc prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Ceragem (acupressure massage) might help heal a disc injury, but there aren't any good studies showing its benefit in double blind studies.  The skeptic in me is concerned when i hear claims that it can help other conditions like asthma and diabetes. It probably won't hurt, but healing might be occurring anyway.

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I'm a 21-year-old with lumbar disc prolapse (l4-l5). how can i strengthen my back?

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How important is it for a patient with lumbar disc prolapse to have sufficient levels of vitd and calcium? is there a link between the two?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed today with lumbar disc prolapse with myelopathy. icd-9: 722.73. i am a 50 year old female. is this a big deal? i work retail.

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How much could ayurveda treatment help in disc prolapse and cord compression?

A member asked:

What amount of can ayurveda treatment help in disc prolapse and cord compression?

A member asked:

What treatment is required for disc prolapse (in the early stages)?

A member asked:

Does a disc prolapse with annular tear of one of the lumbar discs predispose me to herniation of adjacent discs in the future?

A member asked:

I am 47 with spondylosis of cervical and lumbar spine and anterior disc prolapse. is it ok to start exercising?

A member asked:

Greetings! i would like to ask about m xray result: loss of lumbar lordosis l5 seen sacralized spna bifida l5 l5-s1 is narrowed disc prolapse l5-s1?

A member asked:

Is ceragem therapy an option for disc prolapse?

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