I've been having issues with my spine at the L5 level and there's some space there not sure how it happened. Is it possible to recover from this without needing surgery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, recovery from spine issues at the L5 level, including those involving space or alignment, is often possible without surgery. Conservative treatments like physical therapy, pain management, and lifestyle modifications are frequently the first line of care.

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