my MRI of lumbar spine reveals disc dessication with mild posterocentral disc bulge at L4-L5 level causing indentation over ventral thecal sac . What is the treatment and what precautions should i take. I had my first episode in April 2012, and again about 3 days back. both the times there has been severe pain lasting for a more than a month the first time. please help.
HelloUsually 1-2 attacks of low back pain (in young age) are self limiting and not need much medication. But you have to follow the precautions so that you don't get such type of pain in the future.  1. Alternate hot and cold fermentation.2. Use hard bed to sleep, avoid pillow.3. Do not massage it, only apply anti-inflammatory gel gently to reduce pain. 4. Do regular physiotherapy and exercise by consulting you physiotherapist.5. Avoid all long term sitting, standing and Chat Doctor.  6. Avoid jerky movements of back. Hope this will help you, and you have a pain less spine. Best Wishes