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Back pain L4L5
I have extreme pain in my lower back.And having numbness in my left leg.Done MRI of spine Doctors suggested the surgery because vain is completely blocked .suggest me solution
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Surgery will help if you have leg pain. Surgery will not help with back pain.
If you can upload the MRI scan report, then it will be possible to comment better.
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Dr. Sampurna Sett (PT)
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12 yrs exp
Kolkata
The pain in your leg is due to nerve compression at your back.
Next Steps
consult a physiotherapist immediately.
You need neural mobilisation
if the pain doesn't come down by conservative method then surgery will be the ultimate mode of management
Health Tips
avoid bending from your back
avoid lifting heavy objects
avoid prolonged standing and sitting
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