L5-S1 herniated disk, what should I do?π’
22, male, student, left-back-leg pain for six months, lower-back pain for about two months, please help π
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See a doctor?
Yeah, but some of them recommended surgery, some recommended rest.
I would listen to a doctor over a random blind person
Herniated at 22 ??
Just did MRI, yes.
Deadlifts
L5 at 22? Who did you sleep with?
Alone, what?
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What were your symptoms? How was it diagnosed by your doctor? I got diagnosed with a compressed L5-S1 disc today via X-Ray but wondering if I should push for an MRI.
left-back-leg pain for six months, lower-back pain for about two months, CT, MRI, recommended surgery or rest,
Are you able to walk or exercise? Iβve had some back pain and went to PT where I worked on hip, back, and glute mobility plus lots of lower back stretches like cat-camel and bird dog stretches.
Leet
Leg pain means your symptom is getting worse, I recommend getting good kneeling chair, minimize sitting posture, get inversion table or hanging bar to decompress your spine whenever and take advil. Avoid surgery like plague.
See a chiro or physio therapist. They may be able to reduce the pain through targeted exercise
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