- male
- 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?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Physiotherapist And Rehabilitation Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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