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What is the best rehab to eliminate low-level residual back pain and referred pain to the foot from an l4-5 disc rupture that occurred 3 months ago?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Rehab: Best rehab is physical therapy. You have to stArt with professional PT, and continue by yourself for stable result.

Answered 8/5/2016

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