Hello Doctor, I am suffering from severe back pain. After diagnosis, I came to know that it's due to discuss buldge at L5. Suggested with almost many doctors. Most of them recommend me go for a surgery. Can I recover by doing physiotherapy and taking medicines (or) Do I need to go for a surgery. Need your suggestion on this. Awaiting for your reply. T hanks in advance.
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Intervertebral disc bulge associated back pain mostly resolves with conservative treatment. Less than 3 % cases require surgery. Consult a pain specialist and you can find out treatment options like epidural injections. This injection is given in epidural space in back at the affected level to decrease the inflammation and pain associated with disc bulge.It is an evidence based recommendation for disc bulge. Apart from that physiotherapy and ergonomically designed lifestyle adjustments should be continued.
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Avoid surgery tk physiotherapy treatment best for you avoid long sitting standing toward bending lifting heavyweight.
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