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I've a protrusion disc on l5 s1 level and a bulging disc on t12 l1level. i'm an athlete. do you recommend surgery? i want heal it fast! thank you

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Not enough info: Generally these issues will not require surgery. Look for other causes of back pain at age 19, particularly spondylitis unless there is nerve entrapment and you do not respond to conservative therapy, surgery is not a good idea.

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Answered 3/9/2015

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