I have 4 herniated discs in my lumbar along with arthritis, bone spurs and sciatica. I was told that the only thing that would help would be to put a steel rod through all my vertebra and cage each disc, individually. This procedure was not recommended, however, by my surgeon. He told me that I would lose all mobility in my back and that, without the shock absorbers (discs), the next thing to go would be my knees. I am currently going to a chiropractor twice a week. The disc decompression table has really helped the sciatic nerve problem tremendously. Good luck bro...I know what you're dealing with. PM if I can help.
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