- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had low back pain for 8 months and an MRI showed a disc bulge, but the doctors haven't explained what caused it. Painkillers don't help, and I can't sit or work for more than an hour without pain. Even lifting slightly heavy things is tough. Do I really need surgery for this? I'm worried about steroid injections because of side effects like weight gain what else can I do to get back to normal life?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Surgery is not always needed; structured physiotherapy and core strengthening can help avoid injections and regain function.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Orthopaedician
Answered 14/08/2025
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