- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had lower back pain and pain down the back of one leg for the last 3 months. My MRI shows L5-S1 has a partial disc desiccation with a broad-based posterocentral disc protrusion pressing on both neural foramina, indenting the thecal sac and touching the S1 nerve roots. L4-L5 also has partial disc desiccation and a diffuse posterior bulge indenting the thecal sac but no major nerve compression. What are the non-surgical treatment options for this I've lost a lot of weight and now have bad posture could that be making my back pain worse How can I fix both the posture and the back and leg pain
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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Physiotherapist And Rehabilitation Specialist
Answered 14/08/2025
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