L5 S1 Treatment Options- 434 Questions Answered

Hi, I have been suffering from sciatica for past 1 month. I have been on medication but it's not helping. After doing MRI I got to know that I have disc bulge and DDD in l4-l4-s1. Also I have mild scoliosis. Thecal sac diameter of l4-l5 and l5-s1 are 11.2 mm and 9.1mm resp. I want to know what kind of treatment should i go for and also please refer

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Dr. Prof S K SharmaOrthopedist | Gurgaon

What is your age and what is your profession. ... Read More

Hi sir I am suffering from bludge disc (L5 S1) from three month . Please let me know any treatment for this problem.thanks.

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

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Initial management is with local hot water compression. Medications like Etova Mr, Neurokind LC, Orthocort and Evion will help. ... Read More

I have suffering from slipped disc, L5 S1 disc, from 4 months,I want to cure slipped disc problem without any surgery, what should I do to cure it permanently. Please advise the treatment

Asked for Female, 32 Years 478 Views v

Dr. Amitabh GuptaNeurosurgeon | Delhi

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Recently i have been diagnosed with L5-S1,i have taken all sorts of painkiller but still the problem persist .What are the best ways to manage my pain? It is really making my life problematic and i have jaw and neck problem.What might be the reason for the pain?

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Dr. Jaideep GaverGeneral Physician | Coimbatore

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Hello sir, Needs proper history and clinical discussion, please consult on my personal app, its completely free. *You can have chat or video call discussion* http://arth.link/drortho Or https://play ... Read More

I have a disc bulge between l5 and s1, How long does it take to heal if I am going through physiotherapy treatment. As per my MRI I can see little less fluid between d6 and d12 as compared to l1 to l5. So it is normal of I have some problem.

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Dr. Dewangan SunilJoint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

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Diffuse posterior bulge of L5-S1 disc with medium sized left paracentral protrusion, compressing left budding nerve root , indenting thecal sac and encroaching bilateral neural foramina.. Doctor says surgery is the only option but i don't want any type of surgery ... Please tell me the alternate option

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Dr. D. ShrinivasOrthopedist | Mumbai

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Hello Practo User, You have to give more clinical information. Giving advice based on the MRI REPORTS is not correct. Not every condition like you mentioned will require surgery. If you are worried of ... Read More

Hi Sir One of my friend (51yr)is having L5 S1 problem & ortho specialist is recommending him to have a surgery done asap. Suggest a good result

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Dr. Vinod Kumar ACGeneral Physician | Bangalore

if disc prolapse is more ,surgery will give better relief ... Read More

Last year I was having problem of l5 s1 .I got physiotherapy treatment for 10 days and i was totaly ok.but once again i have started same pain pls help.even I cant walk and in left led felling seviour numbnees.not getting much power in that leg.pls help and suggest good treatment.Thanks

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Mr. Pankaj Sharma (PT)Physiotherapist | Gurgaon

I advice to bed rest and consult a physio or ortho again fo proper diagnosis. ... Read More

Hi sir, my wife is diagnosed with sacralization of L5-S1 in XRAY of Lumbosacral spine. Her back pain is not frequent but when she feels the pain it becomes acute and unbearable. Please advice for proper treatment!

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Dr. Deepak Dhole (PT)Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist | Mumbai

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plz.consult to u r orthopaedic......and keep regular follow up ... Read More

Am diagnosed with L4-L5 posterior disc bulge, and L5-S1 mild lateral bulge with L5 nerve compression.Doctor advised for Hot fomentation and IFT physiotherapy. Is Hot fomentation and IFT physiotherapy are having same benefits to lower back pain? Should I need to do both? Or can I don any one of them? Presently am having slight pain and tingling se

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Dr. Manjunath MNeurologist | Bangalore

Do both. Added benefit present ... Read More

I have undergone microdisectomy at l4 l5 2 years before. And now my disc herniated again at l5 s1. I am unable to stand or sit for long. Kindly guide

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Dr. Varun VOrthopedist | Bangalore

If recurring again after microdiscectomy , will need Instrumentation and Stabilization ... Read More

I am having mild posterior disc bulge at c5 c6 and l5 s1 .we are planning pregnancy is it ok.iam having pain.currently iam taking painkillers, pregablin.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Abhishek KumarPediatric Orthopedic Surgeon | Patna

You can continue pregnancy if you have mild pain.Pregabalin is not completely safe in pregnancy.So taper. ... Read More

I am 17 year old on my MRI it shows disc hernation of L5- S1 and lumberization of S1 vertebra from that point shooting pain goes to leg and calf muscle pains please 🥺 now what should I do.

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Dr. Yogendra agiwalOrthopedist | Mumbai

Share your mri videos. Was there any episode of heavy weight lifting which triggered disc herniation ... Read More

I am having L4 L5, L5 S1 disc bulge with diameter 5.9 mm. Pain radiating till right leg ankle. I am walking slightly tilted. Doctors are saying it needs surgery. I want to know if it really needs surgery or any other option is still there. Can I get it healed with proper care, physiotherapy and medication

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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No need of surgery, will try with meds and lifestyle modification ... Read More

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

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Dr. Kondekar SantoshPediatrician | Mumbai

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It depends on what drugs you have been started on. ... Read More

I have androgenetic alopecia as it can be seen in the picture I have attached. It has worsened a lot in the past four months where the scalp is visible a lot more than it used to be and I can see a lot of hair fall after oiling my hair. Can you please suggest any treatment options that can be done before I actually go for a more invasive option? A

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been suffering from erectile dysfunction from last 4 years and been trying a lot of things being it kegel, strength training, pelvic floor exercise, diet change, tried allopathic medicine and homeopathy medicine as well, tried various creams but nothing is working, I am just frustrated, now I was a best option which will work.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 53 Views v

Dr. A AminHomoeopath | Kolkata

-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ... Read More

Hello doctors, My mother has slip disk issue and it's been 7-8 yrs in this period we tried allopathy, ayurveda, physiotherapy and many more treatment but couldn't work...not we are planning for surgery of that bulge...but my mother so scared she is 56-56 yrs old and does have any other health issues so upcoming week we are planning to do surgery fr

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Get physical check up and share report After that risk factor will be identified Share your mri to know severity of condition Discussion of your problem with operating surgeon. Every surgeon has di ... Read More

I have a known L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 levels are also normal. I wanted to ask: 1. Could th

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Dr Atul Kr PandeyNeurologist | Lucknow

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Hand pain is not related to L5 disc issue It must be something different. Nerve pain takes time and it varies according to its cause and severity Consult a neurologist for better evaluation ... Read More

I have pain radiating to both my legs from 3 months. I have L4, L5-S1 disc bulge, and recently I’ve been experiencing hand pain, particularly in the morning after waking up. The pain feels pinching and shifts between wrist and fingers, resembling a nerve-related discomfort. However, NCV tests of all four limbs came back normal, and Vitamin B12 lev

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Pain because of facetal arthropathy and slip diac ... Read More

3 years ago diagnose with spine problem in mri.by neurosurgeon and tell me u have disc problem and suggest for surgery. But said to him for medicine and now take medicine from last 3 years. But today condition feel pain in lower back all day like Needle and can't walk more pain in legs all time fatigue and little control by medicine. And doctor ag

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Asked for Male, 36 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Boorgula Meher ThejNeurosurgeon | Sangareddy

Surgery or no surgery cannot be decided by the information given by you.. Please Listen to what your neurosurgeon suggests.. ... Read More

My mother has sharp radiating pain in her right leg from buttocks region till calf since 1 week and tingling sensation while sleeping . On investigation with mri the reports are saying grade 2 anterolisthesis of l5 over s1 and few other findings . Kindly help me with the treatment plan and proceedings . I'm attaching the scan photos and reports .

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Dr. Parth ShahNeurologist | Mumbai

Symptoms are suggestive of sciatica. However, further details are needed for a proper treatment plan. ... Read More

Respected sir/madam, My mom ,P.N.Mani MRI report reads " l4 l5 posterior annular tear . diffuse disc bulge causing moderate spinal canal stenosis and bilateral inferior neural foraminal stenosis" and her nerve conduction report shows Demyelination and lumbar radiculopathy more on right side and decreased nerve conduction of sural nerve,tibial nerve

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Dr. Puneet BansalNeurosurgeon | Bathinda

Looks like compression is more Please share MRI films for more details ... Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from L4-L5 posterior annular tear with diffuse disc bulge since 2021. After taking physiotherapy treatment she is doing her work at home but without support she is still unable to walk Especially outside and on tiles floor and her feet are still paining with more pain concentrated on right side . Medicines us

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Dr. Deepak A NNeurosurgeon | Bangalore

As per mri disc prolapse is there but it doesn't look the likely cause of current condition. Get nerve conduction study of both limbs. Clarity in diagnosis is required ... Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani has been suffering from L4-L5 posterior annular tear with diffuse disc bulge since 2021. After taking physiotherapy treatment she is doing her work at home but without support she is still unable to walk Especially outside and on tiles floor and her feet are still paining with more pain concentrated on right side . Medicines us

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Spinal flexabenz exercise Tablet Nucoxia 90 Tablet Gabapin Powergesic gel. Rest ... Read More

I am having back pain from 3 months , I have consulted a doctor who has given medications for 1.5 months , after that he has prescribed for MRI , in the report herniated disc is being seen at L5-S1, due to which I am feeling pain in the upper side of right leg , doctor has asked for microdisectomy surgery , I have changed the doctor and he has pres

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Dr. M.V.Sairam ReddyOrthopedist | Hyderabad

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Hi, as there could be many underlying reasons for the above problems you have mentioned, it needs a detailed history taking and if needed further evaluation is needed too. Please feel free to have a c ... Read More

I've tried several over-the-counter creams for acanthosis nigricans but nothing seems to work. What are the other treatment options available?

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Dr. ArpitaDermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

In case of metastatic breast cancer Triple Positive. Initial treatment showed no evidence of disease of lung nodules. After 18 months of trastuzumab. Local primary tumor showed size and SUV progression without lymph node and metastatic disease progression. Lymph and metastatic disease still show no evidence of disease. What are options here?

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Dr. Shubham JainOncologist | Delhi

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Please consult and share the reports and treatment details for an accurate opinion ... Read More

My attached MRI report found as Annular tear with diffuse disc bulge at L5 S1 indenting the thecal sac with moderate bilateral neural foramina stenosis. Medicine description also attached.i m taking daily physiotherapy.problen is from 1.5 years.i started medicine now.pls suggest me complete exercises to recover from this.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal MakadiaOrthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Modifications in medicine required Rest required ... Read More

Back pain L5-s1Male, 19Age19 I have back pain so with doctor's consultation I Did Mri .Report attched Diffuse annular bulge with mild posterocentral protrusion at L4L5 level indenting anterior thecal sac,brushing / contacting the left sided ex

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action ... Read More

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Hi sir I am suffering from bludge disc (L5 S1) from three month . Please let me know any treatment for this problem.thanks.

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I have suffering from slipped disc, L5 S1 disc, from 4 months,I want to cure slipped disc problem without any surgery, what should I do to cure it permanently. Please advise the treatment

Recently i have been diagnosed with L5-S1,i have taken all sorts of painkiller but still the problem persist .What are the best ways to manage my pain? It is really making my life problematic and i have jaw and neck problem.What might be the reason for the pain?

I have a disc bulge between l5 and s1, How long does it take to heal if I am going through physiotherapy treatment. As per my MRI I can see little less fluid between d6 and d12 as compared to l1 to l5. So it is normal of I have some problem.

Hi Sir One of my friend (51yr)is having L5 S1 problem & ortho specialist is recommending him to have a surgery done asap. Suggest a good result

Last year I was having problem of l5 s1 .I got physiotherapy treatment for 10 days and i was totaly ok.but once again i have started same pain pls help.even I cant walk and in left led felling seviour numbnees.not getting much power in that leg.pls help and suggest good treatment.Thanks

Hi sir, my wife is diagnosed with sacralization of L5-S1 in XRAY of Lumbosacral spine. Her back pain is not frequent but when she feels the pain it becomes acute and unbearable. Please advice for proper treatment!

I have undergone microdisectomy at l4 l5 2 years before. And now my disc herniated again at l5 s1. I am unable to stand or sit for long. Kindly guide

I am having mild posterior disc bulge at c5 c6 and l5 s1 .we are planning pregnancy is it ok.iam having pain.currently iam taking painkillers, pregablin.

I am 17 year old on my MRI it shows disc hernation of L5- S1 and lumberization of S1 vertebra from that point shooting pain goes to leg and calf muscle pains please 🥺 now what should I do.

I have gone through this ces surgery of L4 L5 and s1 disc buldge it's been 20days post surgery can I smoke and drink alcohol occasionally with moderate limit

I've tried several over-the-counter creams for acanthosis nigricans but nothing seems to work. What are the other treatment options available?

Back pain L5-s1Male, 19Age19 I have back pain so with doctor's consultation I Did Mri .Report attched Diffuse annular bulge with mild posterocentral protrusion at L4L5 level indenting anterior thecal sac,brushing / contacting the left sided ex

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