08/08/2026
Can an L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc bulge heal without surgery?
For most patients, yes. The majority of L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc bulges can be managed without surgery using medications, physiotherapy, and time. Surgery is usually considered only when symptoms remain uncontrolled or there is significant nerve damage.
Watch the full video to understand who can avoid surgery and when an operation becomes the better option.