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I have degenerative disk disease in l-5, l-6. drugs & chiropractic & light/electric/ therapy have not worked. are there any more non-surgical options?
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Epidural/Trigger: Point injections and acupuncture are other non-surgical modalities.
Answered 3/16/2014
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Acupuncture is prob-: Ably the only one that you might not have tried or considered. Epidural shots of steroids, or radiofrequency nerve stimulation are another 2 options. Getting active with proper exercises, maintaining acceptable weight would be 2 more options. Maybe none of them, by themselves would be fruitful, but combining them is known to be helpful. If you are a smoker, quitting would be beneficial. Good luck.
Answered 3/16/2014
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