- male
- 35 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had lower back pain since October 2020, and my MRI showed disc bulging at L3, L4, L5, and S1. I also have sciatica nerve pain down my left leg. I've been doing physiotherapy with heat and electrotherapy for 18 days, but it's not getting better. Would seeing a chiropractor help faster, or is surgery my only option?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Disc bulges with sciatica may improve with physiotherapy and pain meds; chiropractic care may help but surgery is advised only if severe symptoms persist.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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