Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. The initial management of lumbar disc disease is always conservative by the following means - * avoid lifting heavy weights as it imparts more strain on your back * avoid forward bending activities as it will worsen the disc protrusion * Use a lumbosacral back support to augment your spinal muscles * Intermittent pelvic traction to cause a regression of disc * Maintain optimum body weight,if you are obese * Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided. * Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants. If the symptoms are not resolving with the above measures or his radicular pains are worsening , then a surgical decompression of the disc may be indicated. Hope this information is helpful. Good day