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I'm 24 and have herniated discs at l4 l5 and a building disc at t11-12. i've done physical therapy many times and cortisone injections to try to help with the pain and neither worked so at 18 i was told my only option left was surgery but i opted not to s
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See below: Injections can provide relief if they are placed in the correct location, and therapy is only as good the therapist your working with. You may also want to try chiropractics. Proper diet, ergonomic modifications, posture, and your mental state also play an important role overcoming back pain.
Answered 6/12/2017
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