Hi Father is facing sever backup pain and knee joint pains .He has numbers at legs and hand fingers. We had MRI report and the doctors preparing for surgery. MRI report: T12-l1 to L1-L2 - Disc height and hydration well maintained. L2-l3: mild spinal canal stenosis - 8.6 mm L3-L4: mild spinal canal stenosis -8.0 mm l4-l5: mild spinal canal stenosis -7.1 mm L5-LS1: there is loss of disc hydration with maintained disc height - 3.2 mm Mild lumbar spondylosis at rest of the levels. Could you please suggest us ,whether we need to go for surgery or any alternative or Ayurveda treatment I am thankful to your valuable suggestions. Thanks in advance. Regards Narayanaswamy N.