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Originally Posted by mikedatiger

any good surgeon should try all options from least invasive to most invasive. I have a herniated/degenerative disc at l5/s1. Not wanting to stay on pain meds, it was recommended that i try the injections, then move to the radio frequency treatment. Each procedure is outpatient and you're back at work the next day. I still have back pain, but the radiofrequency treatment at least makes life tolerable without meds.

I haven't had the surgery, but as salty said, once you do, you can't undo it. I do know people that have had fusions and after a few years they have had to have additional fusions.

My brother-in-law is an orthopedic in br, and there is a great spine guy in his practice. Let me know if you need a referral.

i have the same problem in the same place....you ever tried a wobble chair.....works for me? I also stretch as much as possible.