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Disc prolapse L5

2018-11-06 19:12:15
I have a disc prolapse in L5 the disc came out fully.icant sit or walk pain is very severe at my lower back .dr gave me steroids but once i stop having it pain starts again. My dr has advised surgery is tat the only way to get cure or any other treatment available
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Try traction and physio..still not working then surgery only..but if there is a sensation loss or muscle power loss in the feet or toes..better to get the surgery done at the earliest.

Answered2018-11-07 02:27:17

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