Ashwini Kadam
Physiotherapist
Hi,
As per the history and complaints of the patient it gives a picture of posterior disc protrusion compressing on the traversing nerve giving radiating pain.
Since the patient has been working out I assume he must be having good core muscle and back muscle strength. So for this patient more than strengthening he needs to follow some ergonomic advices and few lifestyle changes. That would include lying in prone for 15-20min twice in a day ( early morning and before going to bed)
Ceasing all gym activities which would load the spine and 3-4 days of bed rest is advisable.
Once the acute condition comes in control, supervised physiotherapy sessions should be given which would include maintenance of strength and flexibility and nerve mobilisation techniques and spinal mobilsation (the latter to preferrably to be done by Physiotherapist only)
Warm Regards,
Dr. Ashwini Kadam (Physiotherapist)
26.Apr, 04:57pm