Hey ladies! I've been suffering from back pain that radiates down my right leg since May. I'm taking…

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Hey ladies! I've been suffering from back pain that radiates down my right leg since May. I'm taking medication and seeing a doctor. My MRI shows a herniated disc, Schmorl's nodes, and diffuse disc bulging. L5 is compressing my sciatic nerve. The neurosurgeon said surgery is necessary. The neurologist, however, believes in conservative treatment with medication, physical therapy, and massage, suggesting the herniation might decrease. They advised enduring it as long as the pain is bearable. I've already completed two massage courses, a laser and magnet physiotherapy course, and went to a seaside resort for massage, carboxytherapy, underwater traction, and a circular shower. Oh, and the sea, of course. I also swim (sometimes). And honestly, the pain is unbearable now; it's constant. It only subsides when I'm lying down or swimming. So, why am I telling you all this? Has anyone had surgery? How did it go? I'm so scared... Especially going from being a healthy person to this, it feels like a snowball effect...
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Evgeniya Ivanova
Have you tried osteopathy? An osteopath miraculously helped me in 5-7 sessions. It wasn't cheap, of course. But I don't regret the cost, I crawled to him on the wall. My MRI also showed herniated discs and protrusions, and stenosis. I couldn't lie down, sit, or stand – my leg and lower back would cramp up. First, I had shooting pains, and then the pain turned into a constant ache. And I have a little child, and I'm breastfeeding. I can't take any medication. He got me back on my feet after the very first session. He told me to definitely strengthen my core muscles, walk a lot, and avoid sudden heavy lifting.
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Nadia
Evgeniya Ivanova I have a one-and-a-half-year-old. That's my struggle… I haven't heard of any good osteopaths. I looked into this for my child a year ago. And it doesn't hurt at all? I've already spent so much on massages, pills, and a sanatorium...
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Evgeniya Ivanova
Evgeniya Ivanova Knock on wood, it doesn't hurt at all. If I happen to sleep on a bad surface, like a couch, my back sometimes hurts in the morning. But then I loosen up. It goes away in a day or two. It used to be just awful! I remember it clearly, I had to take a 4-hour train ride from Moscow sitting up with two kids, and my little one was so heavy. Always in my arms. I couldn't sit or walk – it was just 4 hours of hell! I didn't really believe it myself, but I went out of desperation. But I found a very good, experienced, older gentleman. My daughter also weighed a lot, and with the stroller up the stairs and her – it was just awful. And the muscles are soft after childbirth. It's so easy to pull something. Everything just tore where it was fragile.
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nika
Get the surgery. The situation is just like my mom's. She tried conservative treatment for several years, and in the end, she still had to have surgery. After the operation and rehabilitation, she completely forgot about her back pain. Before that, she was bedridden, couldn't turn over, and screamed from the pain.
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