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  • female
  • 45 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've been diagnosed with a diffuse posterior bulge at L5S1 disc and a medium-sized left paracentral protrusion that's pressing on my left nerve root, indenting the thecal sac, and affecting both neural foramina. My doctor is recommending surgery, but I really want to avoid it. Are there any other treatment options I can explore? What else could help with this kind of disc issue?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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