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[|Human|] age:26, height:172, weight :65, male...I have a diffuse and foraminal disc bulge at l3-l4,l4-l5 and l5-s1 levels.been there for 8 months now. Not too much of a pain but cannot sit for long times and cant lift normal household items(heavier ones). will the problem heal with rest and back exercises itself..?
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in. There are small spongy discs between the small bones in the spine. These discs should be aligned in a normal fashion to allow various movements in the spine and also provide cushioning. In your back the discs at many levels L 3 - L 4, L 4 - L 5 and L 5 - S 1 are bulged backwards and this might be due to trauma or early degeneration. You may try doing physiotherapy and avoid lifting heavy weights. This problem will not heal completely but if you take precautions, the progress of the problem will be slow, and you will still be able to continue with your daily activities without many troubles.