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Will Disc Bulging And Protrusion Heal After Treatment?

sir, I had mild diffuse bulge on my L4-5 disc and protrusion of central protrus on L5-S1 disc and I wanna know is both of my disc would be better after treatment and can I join my gym or can I also do my weight lifting work as I M only 23 years old now.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Hi,
Protrusion of intervertebral disc can be treated with discectomy surgery only. The symptoms however can always be treated with physical therapy, pain medications and proper maintenance of posture. One of the most important thing is you should not lift heavy weights immediately in postoperative period or after a diagnosis has been made. These activities along with bending forward and sitting for longer durations will certainly aggravate the pain and the condition. You must frequently offload the weight by walking and standing for 5-10 minutes after sitting for period of 20-30 minutes. You can join the gym but weight lifting should be avoided as far as possible in the postoperative period.
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Will Disc Bulging And Protrusion Heal After Treatment?

Hi, Protrusion of intervertebral disc can be treated with discectomy surgery only. The symptoms however can always be treated with physical therapy, pain medications and proper maintenance of posture. One of the most important thing is you should not lift heavy weights immediately in postoperative period or after a diagnosis has been made. These activities along with bending forward and sitting for longer durations will certainly aggravate the pain and the condition. You must frequently offload the weight by walking and standing for 5-10 minutes after sitting for period of 20-30 minutes. You can join the gym but weight lifting should be avoided as far as possible in the postoperative period.