madam , l am suffering from dorsal mylopathy . last year march, l had taken steroid in vain & atmitted in hospital. After that l some how managed to walk with the help of a stick . suddenly 20 days before l get up in the morning & l did not able to work at all . l am doing my physiotherapy but my legs & knee are not supporting at all . Please advice.

Ans: Hello Arun,
Please do let me know more details about the physiotherapy done. Did they give you a Mckenzie program for slipped disc as that is one of the best treatment for disc issues. It includes systematic exercises like wall side glides, road kill position, back extensions. If you are having pain on left side of leg/feet it seems to be a posterolateral disc protrusion for which the wall side glides are very important.
Have you been working on your core? Are your Vitamin D3 and B12 levels ok? How much is your weight now?
If not already please goto a Mckenzie certified physiotherapist and it can make a lot of difference.
If not ok after that also then you may need to go to an orthopedic doctor and consider a minor surgery for the disc.
All the best!

Ans: I understand the challenges you've faced with your health situation. It seems like you've tried various therapies already but haven't seen the progress you were expecting. Here are some recommendations that might be beneficial for you:

Firstly, it's important to seek consultations from both a neurosurgeon and an experienced orthopedic surgeon. Based on their assessments and recommendations, you should then consider consulting with physical therapists specializing in neurology (MPT in neuro) to address issues of weakness and involuntary movement.

In addition, you might find it helpful to utilize assistive devices such as braces, canes, walkers, or orthotic devices. These aids can support your mobility and enhance stability, compensating for weaknesses or involuntary movements in your limbs.

Furthermore, staying updated on advancements in medical research related to your condition is crucial. There may be new treatments, breakthroughs, or clinical trials offering promising prospects for improvement in the future. Keeping informed can help you explore additional options and remain hopeful about potential avenues for progress.

Ans: Hello Anonymous,
For how long did you do the physiotherapy? Are you still continuing with the physiotherapy?
Have you done recent MRI?
Aqua-therapy which means doing exercises in water can help heal the knee very well. If possible for you please ask a certified aqua-physiotherapist or go to a center that has aqua-therapy and do exercises there in their pool. This will help you in developing proprioception which will strengthen the muscles around the knee very well. Also your core muscles need to be worked on.
Also please go to a good sports physio or a physio who does myofascial release. You may need therapies like cupping, dry needling, myofascial release rather than only conventional physio. That can help your waist pain and knee.
Warm regards,
Dr Nidhi Bajaj Gupta
Founder@ Merahki Holistic Wellness
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Ans: Dear Mr. Manoj. Thank you for your query. I would strongly suggest you to visit a Physiotherapist near you to get proper assessment and evaluation. Based on this the physiotherapist will prescribed exercise, assistive device and ergonomics changes. I wish you a quick recovery.