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I have l5-s1 para central disc protrusion 6.1 mm. my leg pain gets worse in winters or sleeping in a.c! why does it happen. how may i avoid it ?
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Use hot water bottle: Can increase blood flow to nerve that disc is pressing on.
Answered 6/20/2015
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