Bulging disc?!
Question:
Bulging disc?
I recently found out that i have bulging disks in my lower back...L4-L5 is bulged and L3-L4 is starting to bulge. I would like to know if anyone else has a problem with this. If so what has happened to you?
Answers:
Get to a physical therapist before you let anyone cut your back open. A friend of mine was told she had a slipped disc and she would need surgery - she got scared and asked for an MRI and they told her it was a bulging disc instead - L4 L5 and L6 if I remember. Instead of cutting her open they sent her to physical therapy and they gave her the most simple exercises to do and she's been fine.
I had a similar problem and have a fantastic PT I see for other issues and it never got as far as a surgery recommendation after (I found out later) the exact same exercises they gave my friend. They work so quickly - if you do them faithfully- they are so simple you can save yourself some $ , time and going under the knife. it is recommended that you continue to do these on a regular basis because they strengthen your back so this doesn't happen again.
I am told that a twist - like getting out of your car, or taking a miss guided over step can very easily cause this to happen.
I hope this helps a little, I know exactly how painful it can be.