I have been diagnosed with L4, L5, and S1 disc bulge. I am being treated with medicines and exercises prescribed by doctors. It has been 2 years, and I still have not recovered. I continue to face issues with bending forward or backward, side bending, stiffness in my back, and difficulty with prolonged sitting, standing, or walking?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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8+ Yrs

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Persistent back issues with disc bulge may need reevaluation. Ongoing symptoms despite therapy suggest the need to rule out nerve compression or degenerative changes. Please consult an orthopedic or spine specialist.

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