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Is physical therapy really the best choice for an obiterated l5-s1?
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Avoid back surgery: At all costs as it does not guarantee results. If you have weakness, you don't have a choice but if therapy can be attempted first, it should always be done to avoid surgery.
Answered 9/22/2017
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