Generally people think almost all pain related to back is Sciatic pain but it's not like that,90% of back pain is due to L4-L5 disc problems.There are 4 stages for a disc bulge disc bulge:prolapse, protrusion and extrusion,based on staging the symptoms will move from mild to severe.

In ayurveda there are several treatments for L4-L5 disc abnormalities, generally we prefer a 3 dimensional approach in treating the same. Medicine,diet and therapy should go hand in hand to treat it. The effort , method and the period of treatment will change according to the stage and age of the disease,so it's better to consult immediately when you are feeling a mild back pain or any other related symptoms.

These disc bulges are not for any heavy worker who lifts some weights,it can also happen to anyone who stands,sits,walks continuously without break, those people who sleep on a very soft bed have a high chance of getting disc problems.

So better late than never right?

Dr Shyamaprasad R

Pg Dip in A & Y

BAMS

CPC