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L5 stress fracture/ mild slip disc . when can i work again ? numbness in thighs and pain when standing /walking / and upon sitting down .some days i just cant walk. im all wobbly like im gonna tip over . 47 years old?

Q: l5 stress fracture/ mild slip disc . when can i work again ? numbness in thighs and pain when standing /walking / and upon sitting down .some days i just cant walk. im all wobbly like im gonna tip over . 47 years old?

: At your age, your compression fracture takes at least 6 weeks to heal and may be up to 8-10 weeks. There are procedures to handle these types of injuries. See a spinal surgeon for an initial evaluation. You may benefit from a physical therapy rehabilitation program.

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At your age, your compression fracture takes at least 6 weeks to heal and may be up to 8-10 weeks. There are procedures to handle these types of injuries. See a spinal surgeon for an initial evaluation. You may benefit from a physical therapy rehabilitation program.

Answered 12/11/2022

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A member asked:

L5 stress fracture/ mild slip disc . when can i work again ? numbness in thighs and pain when standing /walking / and upon sitting down .some days i just cant walk. im all wobbly like im gonna tip over . 47 years old?

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