I am 50 years old suffering from lower back pain/ slip disc since April 2015. The physiotherapist has advised me bed rest when the pain appears. Please advise.
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Hello lybrate user back pain due to acute disc prolapse is hazardous. No doubt continuous pain or repetitive low back pain &buttock pain can be relieved by rest. Because intradiscal pressure becomes low when patient is in lying position, pressure increases three times during standing and eleven times during sitting. Suggesting bed rest for acute low back pain is correct decision. Bedrest should not more than two weeks, bed rest on a firm mattress gives better pain relief. One thing remember that too long bed rest may lead to medical complications like bedsores, renal stones, respiratory problems, muscle atrophy, etc. Especially in old age patients. Bed rest combined with thermotherapy is still more effective.&buttock pain
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