- male
- 45 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had lower back issues for 12 years, and my recent MRI showed a protruded disc and severe disc bulge from L2 to S1 affecting four discs. Doctors advised against surgery and recommended managing it with physiotherapy. Will I have to keep suffering like this, or are there any nonsurgical treatments that can permanently fix my lower back problem? I've already spent around 80,000 on physio, ayurveda, yoga, marma therapy, and painkillers with no lasting relief.
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Long-standing disc bulge needs targeted rehab; surgical options like microdiscectomy can be explored if symptoms persist.
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Consult a Physiotherapist And Rehabilitation Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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