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Is Surgery Preferred Over Physiotherapy For Slip Disc And L5 S1 Level?

Hi Doc. My Dad has been recently discovered suffering from Slip Disc and L5 S1 level
Impression of MRI L.S.Spine with FULL SPINESCREENING Report:
1. subtle anterior grade I degenrative listhesisseen at L5 - S1 Level
2. Diffuse discal bulging causing thecal sac compression withbilateral recess and foraminal stenosis(L>R) seen at L5 - S1 level.Severe flaval hypertrophy and facet arthropathy is seen(L>R).

We are currently getting physiotheraphy and medicines (1. Etoshime MR-once in daytime, 2. Gabantip AT-once at Night).

Please suggest/advise further course of action. Is surgery preferred over physiotheraphy.
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Is Surgery Preferred Over Physiotherapy For Slip Disc And L5 S1 Level?

do regular walking for 20 minutes on plane road with sports shoes. strengthen your back muscles by doing exercises. fllow neurosurgeons and orthopaedicians advice