L5-S1 Disc Prolapse
Musculoskeletal Disorders Gopakumar•Gender: Male•Age: 43 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 6 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Severe shooting pain from the lower back down the left thigh and calf to the foot
- Numbness and tingling in the outer aspect of the left foot
- Difficulty sitting for more than 10 minutes
- Weakness in the left ankle and foot during walking
Clinical Assessment
Presented with acute sciatica after lifting heavy weights. Recommended for surgery but wanted to try conservative homeopathic care first.
Diagnostic Investigations: Lumbar MRI showing a 6.5 mm posterolateral disc extrusion at L5-S1, compressing the S1 nerve root.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Focused on relieving nerve root inflammation, relaxing lumbar muscles, and promoting natural disc resorption.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Hypericum Perforatum and Colocynthis
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Strict avoidance of forward bending and heavy lifting, lumbar support while sitting, sleeping with a pillow under the knees, and core exercises.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 8 months- Shooting sciatic leg pain resolved completely
- Normal sensation restored in the left foot with no numbness
- Significant improvement in sitting and walking endurance
- Sustained improvement during follow-up with complete disc resorption
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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