Dealing with nerve compression at 19 is incredibly frustrating, especially when it has persisted for seven months. An MRI showing space reduction at the L5-S1 level typically indicates that the intervertebral disc between the last lumbar vertebra and the sacrum has thinned or herniated, narrowing the exit path for the nerve roots.

At the age of 19 back pain with radiculopathy can become problematic with increasing age. To get proper consultation I need the amount of space left after compression of L5-S1 nerve root that means severity of compression. Follow basic ergonomic can help to relieve some pain. For more information feel free to consult

Please consult a nearby physiotherapist as you require some passive technique which the physiotherapist is skilled in.

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If your pain is chronic please consult the near by physiotherapist and take a proper consultation and exercise plan . Don’t do any random exercise

Since your pain has persisted for several months, please consult a good physiotherapist in person. A hands-on assessment and a personalized treatment plan are essential at this stage. Avoid self-treatment and random exercises—the right guidance can still help you recover without surgery. — Dr. Rajesh Pal

Your MRI shows disc space reduction at L5–S1 causing nerve compression, which explains the shooting leg pain and difficulty sitting. Since symptoms have persisted for 7 months, this is not just muscle pain but nerve irritation. At 19 years of age, this condition is treatable without surgery in most cases. The focus should be on targeted rehabilitation, posture correction, core stabilization, and nerve-specific therapy, rather than only painkillers or rest. Early, structured conservative care offers a very good recovery outlook and helps prevent long-term issues.

It's happend due to same bed posture or prolong sitting Change your eragnomatic and habbit

Hello dear, Mention your name & occupation to know the cause behind starting the issue. For L5-S1 disc reduction visit physiotherapy centre for proper assessment & follow all advice as per given.

We can't say pain is due to space reduction & you are young no need to wory much , For your height & weight BMI looks overweight ,  Pain may be due to muscle tightness in buttock region ( need to asses ) first

Take traction for a week with IFT, the pain will be reduced, later you can start with stretching and strengthening exercises.

Hi, a good physiotherapy assessment is needed to identify what protocol and exercises are needed Along with that, sit for small intervals with proper support. Early conservative management reassures early recovery

After the clinical assessment the physio can guide you better. This compression in your back aggravates when the surrounding muscles are tight and eventually weak after a long time . So releasing and then strengthening these muscles can ease a lot of pain .

Greetings from the Rid of Pain Physiotherapy If you are having back pain for so long it's turning into chronic. Better you connect with the physiotherapist who can diagnose the reason behind and treat it from the root cause. For more details connect us too , we will definitely help you resolve the pain from the cause.

Hi complete bed rest for 1 wk

Please consult online . You need guidance regarding posture, how to carry out ADL, exercises to strengthen back muscles.

Go to nearby physiotherpy centre take proper physiotherpy treatment

It’s due to weak stability of two spinal segmental ligaments which triggered by weakness of spinal muscles .