Have chronic back pain. Took MRI scan. Have pinching pain and on medication. What is the remedy?
Patient: i had a chronic back pain. I had a recent mri scan and below are the results..posterior annular tear at l5-s1 intervertebral disc.l5-s1 posterocentral subligamentous disc extrusion indenting anterior thecal sac with minimal caudal migration.relative spinal comprimise at l5-s1.my dr has asked me to take a complete bed rest for 3 weeks and suggested few pain relievers. i ahave a pinching pain withno swelling at the back....Could you f\guys pls share your opinions/suggestionsin this regrd..thanks in advance.. Doctor: Hello and Welcome to HCM, Thanks for writing to us.Your MRI report suggestive of nerve root compression by extruded disc at the level of L5-S1.For this condition you have to do stretching & strengthening exercises in which you have to stretch tight muscle & strengthen weakened ones which will alleviate stress on facet joint and disc.There are several treatment modalities with medicines, physiotherapy and with injections in the back called epidural injections and root/facet blocks.Hope this helps you.Wishing you good health...Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta.Orthopaedic Surgeon.