u/slwaz94

Has anyone had a full 100% recovery with an L5 S1 bulging disc that went on for over 12 months? I’m currently at 9 months and about to start physical therapy. Just wondering as a lot of people have said if you get to 12 months and not fully recovered should consider surgery or is more likely permanent damage.

They usually consider should heal within 6 months but partly has been my fault as I have made it flare a few times and caused a set back. Is there anyone out there who’s actually got back to 100% full recovery and can do all normal things like running, lifting weights at the gym but has taken over 12 months to deal with?

Just wanted to query if anyone has ever been able to return to running after having a large L5 S1 bulging disc or rehabbed successfully with this. I’m currently 9 months with this injury about to start rehab. I’ve been told by multiple doctors and physios so completely forget running again as this the worst thing to put pressure on a disc is running

Has anyone with this injury ever returned back to long distance running with no flare ups or hasn’t aggravated the disc?

Hi I am 31 years old make. I suffered a bulging disc in June 2025. This happened in CrossFit and I have always been active and lifted heavy weights. I’ve had 3 MRI scans first 4 months I’d say did heal well but silly me went to the gym only light and went again. I’ve had a nerve block which didn’t help at all. So I had an MRI I January confirmed the bulge is only small but is there is contact on my nerve root so do have a slight pain down my leg and in my foot.

Current situation: the pain is about 7/10 in my back right now. Seen a neurosurgeon last month who said it is healing and that I should start swimming and use the cross trainer. Every time I do something for example bird dog exercises or glute raises I’ve been told to do I’m back at square one we’re im bed bound and need pregabalin. I can walk 10k steps fine but the minute I even lift a light shopping bag then boom I’m stuck in bed unable to move until the pain eases. I really just don’t no what to do I’m at my wits end I’ve even asked my neurosurgeon can I have a microdisectomy but he said he wouldn’t do surgery when it’s a mild bulge but it’s causing so much pain. I’m so used to being active so now basically crippled. Is there anyone who can help or share there views that would he appreciated.

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