By all means, it's best to try all conservative treatment before embarking on a surgical answer - however, if the disc itself to too badly compromised or already dehydrated, pt and/or waiting may not help.
I don't want to disillusion you or dissuade you from trying anything you think worthwhile, but conservative treatment doesn't always work. However, if it does, it will definitely be worth the time, effort and energy in the long run.
Good luck to all, Dale
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3 level Prodisc adr S1-L3, Oct 12, 2005
Dr. B in Bogen, Germany
Severe nerve damage in left leg, still working on it
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