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  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've been dealing with a slipped disc at L5 S1 for the past four months and really want to avoid surgery. What are the best non-surgical treatments to fix this permanently? Any advice on exercises, lifestyle changes, or therapies that actually work?

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please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Physiotherapist And Rehabilitation Specialist

Answered 14/08/2025

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