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Sir, i have back left lumber spin pain since 2 months. unable to stand/sit more than 3 hours. no pain while sleeping. mri scan report is" bulging disc with broad central left paracentral protrusion at l5-s1 level narrowing spinal canal, left lateral recess, indending the the cal sac, bilateral moderate inferior neural foraminal compromise & slightly indenting the traversing nerve roots on lest side. is it must to go for surgery, can it recovered with physiotherapy?
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If the pain is not going down the leg and u have no weakness or numbness of legs, physiotherapy and analgesics can be tried up to 6 weeks. However if it doesn' t work, surgery remains the next viable alternative.
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Yes u can start spinal extension exercises and physio IFT, ultrasound take a lumbar belt support and do not sit on the floor, using indian toilet, lifting heavy weights and forward bending. Thanks and regards Dr. Ritesh kharnal
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