How to treat " Protruded disc at L5-S1 level wothout nerve compression" ?
Patient: I have been dealing with back spasms for months.  After the spasms calmed down, I bent and twisted to pick up some boxes and felt a Sharp pain go down the back of my leg.  I have experienced leg and foot pain, tingling and occasional numbness since.  After the episode, I had an MRI done and It showed a protruded disc at L5-S1 level without nerve compression.  After conservative treatment failed to relieve symptoms after several months, I have been referred to a surgeon.  Why am I having leg pain and tingling without nerve compression? Doctor: Hi,It seems that you might be having Sciatic pain giving this problem.If there is no compression on nerves but might be having some irritation giving this problem.As there is no nerve compression, conservative line of treatment will give you relief.Go for physiotherapy like back extension exercise, short way diathermy and Lumbar traction.Avoid weight lifting and more bending movements.Take Vitamin B1, B6 B12 shots or capsules.Ok and take care.