From Struggling With Everyday Tasks to Getting Her Life Back
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding the Challenges
- Clinical Assessment
- My Rehabify's Physiotherapy Approach
- The Rehabilitation Journey
- Progress During Rehabilitation
- Outcome After One Year
- Transition Towards Independent Rehabilitation
- A Message for Patients and Families
- Patient Images and Rehabilitation Progress
Patient Profile
Age: 35 years
Occupation: Homemaker
Condition: Low back pain with radiating leg symptoms
Main Concern
The patient’s main concern was persistent lower back pain radiating into the legs, which was significantly interfering with her ability to perform routine household activities.
She found it difficult and painful to:
- Stand or sit for prolonged periods
- Bend repeatedly
- Lift household items
- Perform routine household chores
- Cough or sneeze without experiencing increased pain
Over time, even normal household work left her exhausted and uncomfortable. Her daily routine had become restricted, and she felt that her life was becoming increasingly limited because of her back pain.
Clinical Findings
Her MRI showed a lumbar disc bulge with radicular pain. Clinical assessment suggested reduced core and spinal muscle strength along with reduced tolerance to physical activity and functional movements.
The focus was therefore placed on her clinical presentation and functional limitations, rather than relying solely on the MRI findings.
Rehabilitation Approach
The rehabilitation program was designed around her symptoms, physical limitations, and the demands of her daily routine.
Treatment focused on:
- Therapeutic exercises
- Core and spinal strengthening
- Movement retraining
- Gradual improvement in functional tolerance
- Progressive return to household activities
The rehabilitation plan was modified and progressed according to her response to treatment.
The Outcome
With consistent rehabilitation, the patient experienced considerable improvement in her pain, strength, and ability to perform daily activities.
Activities that had previously been difficult- including prolonged standing, sitting, bending, lifting, and household work became much more manageable.
Most importantly, she was able to return to her household responsibilities with greater comfort and confidence.
Patient’s Perspective
For her, the biggest change was not simply having less pain, it was being able to get back to her normal life and perform the work that had once become difficult for her. Her testimonial reflected how significantly rehabilitation had changed her day-to-day life.
About the Author - Dr. Priya Gaur
Physiotherapist at My Rehabify
Dr. Priya Gaur (PT), MPT – Orthopaedics is the Founder and Chief Physiotherapist at My Rehabify Physiotherapy, Delhi. With 7+ years of clinical experience, she specializes in orthopedic, sports injury, neurological, and post-operative rehabilitation. This article is based on evidence-based physiotherapy practices and her extensive clinical expertise to provide accurate, reliable, and patient-focused health information.