Suggest cure for persistent pain in the lower back
Patient: I am 37 yrs old male. I have undergone discectomy at L4-L5 and L5-S1 four weeks ago. I had recovered well after 2 weeks and doctor advised me slowly start normal activities.But after the 3rd week I am experiencing severe pain in my lower back. I have a twist towards my right above the hip area. Doctor has prescibed Medrol 4 mg 3 times a day for 5 days. But the pain is still persisting . Please advise. Sunil. Doctor: Hi Welcome to HCMI have gone thru your query regarding your persistant  back painTroubles coming again & again is caused due to imbalaced matabolism and weakened immune system, and it depends on  regular life sytyl proper regular exercise yoga  pranayam healthy diet .Gulping on medicines will not help total cure  if regulae regimen is not followed. Proper nutrition is an integral part of a healthy immune system if we take simple ,fat free nutritious diet including all essential nutrients as fiber vitamins minerals, veges ,fruit antioxidants as  lemon water with water , garlic ,ginger onion -whole grain almonds ,walnut Amla , coconut water  all help strengthening our immune system .and pave way for our disease free ,healthy life . Avoid fried , fast foods ,tea ,coffee alcohol meats colas , sodas as it can cause accumulation of toxins in the body .Take good night relaxed sleep & Meditation , helps further .Keep your bowels clean .Do exercise properly / regularly ,/ but don't do any exercise which involve front bending ,It will do more harm than good .Back bending slowly , without jerks , will give you instant relief .  Stand straight keep  your hands on your waist feet 2 ft apart .Bend body back gently as much as you can .Sit on the chair straight  both nds clutch at the back on the hips . pull hands ,neck ,shoulders ,head as much as youcan gently  help recovers your back ,spondilitis cervicleall back problems instantly . A cup of hot milk  feewith a level tea spoon of turmeric or Shilajit - a herb will give relief from pain & strengthen bones .Hope this give you reply of your query .All the best .Take care .If any doubt pls mail at drsuchda@gmail.comDont hesitate to get back if have any further query