Melbourne, FL
A 50-year-old female asked:
My mri results of the lower lumber spine. mild degenerative changes of lumbar spine worse at l5-s1 level with broad based > disk bulge and moderate facet joint hypertrophy causing minimal left sided > neuroforaminal narrowing. is there a non-surgical trea
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Yes: The findings on your MRI can be associated with back pain and even pain running into the leg. There are many non surgical options including medications, physical therapy, chiropractic, and interventional pain management to name a few. Don't hesitate to be seen.
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