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Lower lumber disc bulges from leaning over & lifting 10 years ago. never completely healed. is surgery an option? any meds to reduce inflammation?
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Disc "bulges": are NORMAL...Disc "protrusions" (herniations) are NOT Which is it... and i any case a physical therapy program for your SPINE is the way of approaching continued low back pain! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 11/28/2017
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