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Severe back pain

2017-08-16 02:24:03
My mom aged 60 has severe back pain for a long time. Yesterday she was advised to take MRI and the result shows L4 L5 region have severe issues and may be operation needed. I want to confirm its necessity and best possible treatment for that.
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Hi there Surgery is the last option for any condition. I would suggest if you can try physiotherapy treatment for your mother would be helpful for her and there has been many patients who avoided surgery after getting treatment.
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visit a good physiotherapist
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use LS belt, avoid painful movements, heavy lifting of objects, hot water fermentation

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