Hi, Greetings, hope everything is fine with you.This is Rajesh from Bangalore, India. This mail is regarding Lumbar Bulge L4/L5.My Brother-In-Law met with an accident on bike an year back and all these days he didnt faced any problem, but from recent weeks he started feeling pain in his lower back. when he consulted a docter, docter asked to go for a surgery. My question is to know whether there is an alternative to cure this or not?Is surgery the only option?If we go with a surgery what will be pros and cons? Thanks & Regards==============D.R. Rajesh Kumar
Dear Rajesh, Your brother-in-law is having this first episode of symptoms. It would have been beneficial if you had stated his profession and age.Moreover, if any MRI has been done to attach its report. If this is the first time he is having such pain there is no need to Rush to Surgery, as has been advised to you. In the majority of cases lifestyle modification, along with control of weight and regular, back care and exercises are all that is required, let me remind you that these measures will be needed even if you opt for surgery.