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How Can Lumbar Spondylosis With Early Degenerative Disc Disease Be Cured Permanently Without Any Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 13 Jan 2022

Question: Recently I have been diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis with early degenerative disc disease.Mils retrolisthesis of L4 over L5 in MRI report.

How can this be cured permanently without any surgery?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Surgery is not needed at this stage.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

As per MRI, the disease is mild and in early stage. You should continue with medical treatment and physiotherapy. You would get better in 2-3 months.
Surgery is required only in severe stages, or if symptoms get worse over time.

I sincerely hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (45 hours later)

Good Day Doctor,

Please provide the do's & don't for this disease.

Can the degeneration of disc be controlled or stopped?

Any prescript medicine or neurotherapy to recover fast?

Food to be taken during this time to recover fast?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid lifting heavy weight.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You should avoid lifting heavy weight and bending forwards too much. There is no special diet.

Continue physiotherapy and back extension exercises, as taught by the physiotherapist.

Medicines are required for nerve pain relief (pregabalin capsules) and B12 vitamin supplements.

There is no special diet.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar