i have been diagnoised with a disc herniation at L2-3 with stenosis . The Dr said it was protrudding towards my spinal canal, is surgery necessary and what type of pain medication is appropriate? i also have severe degenative disc disease at mutilple levels.
Hi. Not all herniated disc needs surgery... Surgery is not performed until the disc is irritating a nerve so severely and compromising its function. I recommend you to do... Lot of core stability exercises... Strictly avoid any spinal extension activities as you have stenosis... Work in neutral spine position... Lower body weight training is helpful especially training glute stability and strength will improve and maintain spinal posture... If you have any pain and spasm... I suggest you to do a lot of icing in that area... If you can maintain a good core and glute stability you are less likely to have a spinal issue... Hope this is helpful for you... Kindly revert in case you need any further help in this regard