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A member asked:
My 18yr old son just found out he has a bulging disc l3-l4is there something else or new beside surgery?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: Bulging disc means nothing. Treatment is physical therapy for the back pain, almost never surgery.
Answered 2/22/2013
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Many other things: Surgery is not the first treatment option for bulging discs. In fact, it is usually the last option if it is appropriate at all. Usually, treatment includes medications and physical therapy. Many people seek chiropractic care. If there are leg symptoms, often interventional pain management can be helpful.
Answered 11/21/2014
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