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Lumbar (low back) herniated disk
A herniated disk is a condition in which the gel-like disk between the bones of the spine squeezes out of its center position.
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A 44-year old female asked:
Is heat or ice better for low back pain? Especially if there is a lumbar disk herniated? What are the symptoms of having a lumbar disk herniated?
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A 37-year old asked:
I have a lumbar back herniated disk. in what way would a course of physiotherapy help me?
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A 27-year old male asked:
What kind of lumbar disk replacements are used to replace a herniated disk? Does replacement last as long as biological one? Any downsides?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I bent down to pick a bottle on the floor and when I stood up by low back has been hurting it hurts to sit and especially walking? I have a lumbar tea
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A 38-year old asked:
How does a 'herniated disk' differ from a 'lumbar radiculopathy'?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have osteopenia in lumbar spine. Been having low back discomfort and an odd tingly feeling at times. Is it from the osteopenia?
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A 38-year old asked:
I had a lumbar fusion at the L5 S1 level five years ago . I am having lower back now. Is the next level herniated or degenerative ?
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A 39-year old female asked:
I have 2 herniated disks and 5 buldges one of the hern's L2/3 is deforming the thecal sac, the report says lumbar spine straightening. what can i do?
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A 41-year old male asked:
Because of a lumbar herniated disc I have to wear a rigid BACK BRACE as part of the overall conservative treatment. What is the average length for it?
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A 38-year old asked:
How do you wear a lumbar support belt for moderate to severe low back pain?
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A 45-year old asked:
I have lumbar disk hernia for 10 years, which causes back pain and discomfort in left leg, is surgery a first option?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Can a slipped lumbar disk cause sharp calf, arch cramps, occasional line of pain down back of leg, occasional numbness in calf with mild cramping?
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A 25-year old male asked:
My lumbar l5-S1 disk herniated lead to cauda equina syndrome,i did my surgery,bladder still not emptying and after surgery my body is very weak.?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Pain very low back/hips, tingles down legs to ankles. Pelvis feels out of place. Mri discs ok. Had SI inject, PT, lumbar denervation. Dr out of idea?
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A 64-year old male asked:
I am almost 2 years post op 2 level lumbar fusion. Low back pain has improved but still having issues with back muscle tightness/muscle fatigue. Exercise regularly,weights,walking,yoga. Advice?
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A 59-year old male asked:
Having chronic low back pain. x-ray show spinal stenosis. Will be having MRI next week. unsure if MRI shows cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine or if each area is ordered a separate MRI. ( Have intermittent neck pain also) Thought 1 MRI may diagnosis ce
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A 31-year old asked:
Should a lumbar puncture be done in a fused area of the back?
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A 24-year old asked:
What is the most recommended treatment for low lumbar pain without drugs?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is a lumbar puncture like and How come you have to lie on your back afterwards?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Regarding lumbar herniations, A phD told me that a black low disc is actually more stable than a high plump disc. Agree disagree?
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A 34-year old asked:
Best exercise for lower back (lumbar) pain relief?
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A 62-year old male asked:
Is continued back pain common after a lumbar fusion?
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A 53-year old asked:
Is aqua therapy often successful for back pain and old lumbar injuries?
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A 30-year old male asked:
Can you use the fractured back lower lumbar when you have rods in your lower back?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are recommended techniques for rubbing my mom's back? She has lumbar disc syndrome.
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A member asked:
What are the signs that your discs have re-herniated after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery?
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A 30-year old asked:
Really sore lower back. Should I buy another gas guzzler for lumbar support or risk small car pain ?
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A 24-year old female asked:
What can you put on your back after a lumbar puncture? everytime i move im in pain an having the worst headache?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Back pain after Lumbar Puncture it feels like a stick is not letting my back flex nor bed had lumbar puncture 3/10/13 what could it be?
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A 19-year old male asked:
My back usually aches, specifically lower thoracic and upper lumbar area. Once I straightened it, the ache is diminishing. Why is that so?
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