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[|Human|] Hi I have been having herniated disc and experience back pain, I have tried yoga, pysiotherapy, chiropracter and medicines but still nothing seems to cure it completely. Is surgery my only option ,if so how far is it safe ?im a male 26yrs old ,suggest alternatives.
[|AI|]  HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. For herniated disc I advise muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine NSAIDs like Diclofenac or Opioids and Neurotrophic Chat Doctor. I also send them for proper physiotherapy and muscle strengthening exercises along with this. Lumbar supporting belt for lumbar herniated disc is helpful also. It will take 1 month to maximum 6 months to get improvement. If no improvement after 6 months or if there is severe nerve compression syn