- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
my mri report says i have a slip disc in L5S1 and doctors are recommending surgery but i'm not sure if that's my only option. can you tell me if spinal decompression therapy could work for me or what other treatments might help avoid surgery
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NEED PHYSIOTHERAPY 1ST TRY.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Neurosurgeon
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