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Back ache
by Tarun aggarwal on Jul 30, 2007 12:06 AM   Permalink | Hide replies

HI shameem
i am tarun 21 years of age. I have disc problem in L5-S1 area. i had confirmed this via x-ray.I have taken tractions from physiotherapy centre for 12 days. I have been told by my friends that more traction is harmful to the body. is this right???

thogh my back ache is less the earlier but i cant be able to bend as it hurts....can u suggest me something.???

waiting for reply.

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  RE:Back ache
by Shameem on Jul 30, 2007 04:06 PM   Permalink
Tarunji, it is best to avoid any bending motion when the backache is in the healing stage/extreme stage. Even in physiotherapy this is not advised. Check this link for everyday care with backache: http://www.free-beauty-tips.com/backachepre.html How you get up from bed, how many hours you sit continuously (not for too long continuously since this aggravates the pain),how you lift a load, bend to wash your face etc are all crucial part of your treatment just now, so you must be conscious of this to avoid aggravating the condition. Read also this article at this link about more every day tips to avoid aggravating pain : http://www.globalspine.net/correct_lifting_position.html. . These postural corrections will offer natural relief. This link I am giving further also advises on how to sit while driving etc: http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0300/0359.asp?index=4485.
About traction: it is initially advised to take the pressure off. It has its uses. On whether to continue or not, your spine expert would be the best person to advise you on it. If you feel worried, I suggest you seek a second opinion from another spine consultant.

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  RE:Back ache
by Tarun aggarwal on Jul 30, 2007 11:46 PM   Permalink
thanks for the reply shameem ji

i am taking precautions as you have mentioned but is it possible that my problem is cured 100% even if it takes 5-6 mnths?



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  RE:Back ache
by Tarun aggarwal on Aug 01, 2007 12:02 AM   Permalink
i have to ask you one more thing .....
can i have sex in this condition.
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz replyyyy

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by Shameem on Aug 01, 2007 01:07 PM   Permalink
Yoga has a miraculous effect if its guidelines are properly followed. I know of spine specialists like Dr Vrajresh Shah in Borivli west who recommend yoga, in the healing phase, to their patients. I hope this answers your query.

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  RE:RE:Back ache
by Tarun aggarwal on Aug 02, 2007 11:50 PM   Permalink
thnx for answering to my querries shameem...

i`ll take advice from u soon....
i hav startd yoga clases....lets hope 4 the best...
thanks again

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