my l4/l5 disc is ruptured and it is pinching my sciatic nerve, and my l5/s1 disc has degeneration going on, what can i do? and will these heal? im 20 years old, 61 260 lbs athletic and strong build and i was hoping i wouldnt have to get surgery, i am into brazilian jiu jitsu and grappling, will i ever be able to compete in these sports again?
HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. The treatment option depends upon the extent of injury. For mild and moderate injury I treat with NSAIDs like Diclofenac muscle relaxants like thiocolchicoside neurotrophic Chat Doctor. If it is severe injury or those who are not improving with all these measure on mild to moderate cases I recommend surgical decompression of impinged nerve. Now microdiscectomy surgery is available which you don't need a hospital stay also. For continuing into sports, depends on the extent of recovery and strengthening of muscles. But it is advised not to go into violent sports in most of the cases. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.