Hello, I have been suffering from back pain left side. MRI reports show l5 s1 disc and there is slight numbness in my toes of left foot. Doing exercises regularly as suggested by doctor but it is there. Also getting back pain again and again despite taking precautions. Also feeling tingling in arms and numbness while sleeping in the night. Please suggest how to take care of it.

Dr. Faiyaz Khan (Pt)Physiotherapist2yrs exp

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Firstly, your MRI needs to be clinically correlated property. L5-S1 disc compression can lead to pain down the legs, with pain or numbness in the toe. The severity of it depends upon the degree of disc lesion. Your low back curvature (lordosis) also plays a major role to prevent and treat your pain and Symptoms. Exercises for Problem must be" Need based" and Patient tailored as different patients need specific need based Exercises. Proper diet is also very essential. Tingling and numbness in arm, specialy at night can be Cervical Spine Radiculopathy, or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Your condition needs detailed assessment. Feel free to contact me for further evaluation. Stay healthy. Thanks.  

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