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Will I Always Have Disc Problems?

At L4-5 it says the disc space demonstrates normal height. There is a right foraminal disc protusion there is an annular tear of the disk protusion there is mild formaminal stenosis and amutment of the transvering right L4 nerve root there is no central canal stenosis there are mild facet degenerative changes, what does this mean and will I heal or always have problems
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

There is herniated disc disease of your lumbar column in initial stages.

80% of people with mild herniated disc disease get well after conservative treatment ( rest, NSAID drugs, physical therapy, loosing weight), 20% progress in advanced stages with moderate to severe symptoms and may need decompressive surgery.

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Will I Always Have Disc Problems?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. There is herniated disc disease of your lumbar column in initial stages. 80% of people with mild herniated disc disease get well after conservative treatment ( rest, NSAID drugs, physical therapy, loosing weight), 20% progress in advanced stages with moderate to severe symptoms and may need decompressive surgery. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.