.hi, i am 23 yrs old guy. i recently found out that i have disc slip in L4-L5 and the pain is bit on higher side though i ride my bike and i travel around 8 km avrg every day. so thought to buy a car so that i ll hav back support while riding , but some say its not good to ride car with back pain and some say it is goodwhat should i do, go for a car or just reduce the travel and opt a bus. Thank you.
Dear patient If you are having disc prolapse and have to travel lot train is best option. If you can manage to reduce travel its also good option. Also, proper treatment of disc prolapse is also must. Avoid weight lifting and forward bending. Start short wave diathermy for your back. Do physiotherapy in form of back strengthening and back extension exercise. If this doesn't benefit you epidural steroid injection can also be given. You should visit expert spine surgeon nearby you and get yourself examined and treated completely. All the best.