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Mri shows herniated l5-s1 and moderate disc degeneration of same disc is this from herniation or is it unrelated, will degeneration reverse?
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Unlikely: The degeneration will not reverse but the herniation might if you rest it and get some therapy.
Answered 10/20/2013
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