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I Have Adisc Prolapse At L4-L5 Level. What Are My Treatment Options Other Than Surgery?

I was diagonosed last year and my MRI shows I have adisc prolapse at L4-L5 level,.My problem is that in standing I am feeling numbness in both legs (foot ) from a seated position. What are my treatment options otherthan surgery?
Fri, 9 Sep 2011
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Hello.welcome.Ideally you should go for surgery.Otherwise you can go for traction and short wave diathermy.Consult a experienced physiotherapist and seek his opinion.good luck.
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I Have Adisc Prolapse At L4-L5 Level. What Are My Treatment Options Other Than Surgery?

Hello.welcome.Ideally you should go for surgery.Otherwise you can go for traction and short wave diathermy.Consult a experienced physiotherapist and seek his opinion.good luck.