My ortho doctor and surgeon recommended PT for me. Do you think PT can help this situation or do you think surgery is more suggested. I am 73 year old male. with back problems for 50 years.My MRI Impression states
Hello, Welcome at Chat Doctor. I have read complete details of your question. It looks that you are having broad based disc prolapse at two levels of your spine. There is also narrowing of foramina. Looking at these details I assume that you are having pain at your both legs specially it should be on leg & feet & should be aggravated by walking. The changes in spine are significant & if no any other contra indication for surgery exists then I will advise you to have surgery for relief. You should consult to your neurosurgeon for that. Till then I will advise you to take care & not to bend over your back. It will be better for you to take rest. Hope this all will help you. With best wishes.