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Painful Sciatica In Legs, Extreme Back Pain, No Relief With Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Steroid Injections. Surgery Required?

Is surgery required to repair a displaced S1 nerve root and flattening of the ventral aspect of the thecal sac? I have had painful sciatica in both legs for a year and half and extreme back pain, both affecting my quality of life . I have had chiaropractic therapy, physical therapy , steroid injections, and have taken pain meds on occasion, but no relief.
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Conservative management under the guidance of an experencied physiotherapist expert in back care can solve your problem.
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Painful Sciatica In Legs, Extreme Back Pain, No Relief With Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Steroid Injections. Surgery Required?

Conservative management under the guidance of an experencied physiotherapist expert in back care can solve your problem.