<human>: I had a nerve root block L4/L5 impingeing sciatic nerve. The nerve root block cured the pain. This allowed me to exercise inner core muscles and almost a year later I am without pain. Can i assume the disc bulge has repaired itself and I should remain pain free? some
<bot>: Hello, The nerve root block does not cure the disc bulge. It blocks the sensation in nerve leading to pain or other simple words block the path of a road going to a destination named as feeling of pain. Although disc bulge is not a serious problem some time it becomes normal after taking some precautions. Looking at your details I should advise you following so that you do not have problem in the future:- Please do not do excessive bending or weight lifting activities at your back-You may take a mild analgesic to relieve the pain-You may also wear a lumbosacral corset to relieve abnormal activities at your back-Taking pineapple juice help in relieving back pain and decreasing swelling at disc Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. 