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Back pain all the time now is time to hurt more in the center of my back? had mri done and have some bulging disc in my back .l5, s1.

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Evaluation: May be it is time to be evaluated by neurosurgeon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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L5/S1: Back pain with sciatic type unilateral leg pain localizes your pain generator to that level. Back pain alone as a symptom is more difficult. I treat these problems with physical therapy and rest. An epidural steroid may help. Diagnostic studies may include a provocative discogram if all fails. Surgical management for back pain alone is controversial but may include an alif procedure.

Answered 4/12/2014

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