MRI shows there is a mild broad posterior disc bulge and superimposed small left paracentral disc protrusion mildly indenting the thecal sac and mildly encrouching the left lateral recess. The nerve exit formina are maintained. I have lower lumbar back pain along with leg pain with numbness and tingling. Pain is mostly in the front of my inner thigh, when I walk and stand and periodically a stabbing sensation when Im laying down and sitting. This has been going on for 3 months now. Ive had phyical therpy and I take muscle relaxers and pain pills but nothing is working.-Do you think surgery is necessary? Thank you regards, Shonda.