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Discomfort when i sit.mild right leg pain.mri shows small l5-s1 protrusion causing impression on right nerve root.is physiotherapy enough? will it heal?
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Disc Disease: Typically a disc herniation will heal over time 70-80% of the time. PT if debilitated. You can also try inversion table and/or epidural steroids.
Answered 9/22/2017
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