i am 55 years old having a heightb of 160 cms and weight 60 kg.I was having low back pain accelerating to my buttocks . ON doing MRI scan the observations are 1)Mild postero-central disc protrusion with central annular tear at L5-S1  causing central canal narrowing and mildly indenting the traverse nerve roots.2)mild pseudo disc bulge at L4-L5 due to anterolisthesis  with no significant neural compromise. what are the precautions and  excersise i should take/
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and MRI findings. The findings are minor, and you can be treated without surgery (conservative management). This would include precautions such as avoiding forward bending and lifting heavy weights. Also, you should do back extension exercises, which can be taught by a physiotherapist. Medications that can help you are pregabalin or gabapentin capsules. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow-up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Chat Doctor. Ly/