After having lower back spasms, pain, shooting pain down the backside of my thigh and leg to my ankle and across my foot, my family physician suggested a muscle relaxer that was ineffective, then an MRI of my back/spine area. The MRI showed 2 bulging...
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After having lower back spasms, pain, shooting pain down the backside of my thigh and leg to my ankle and across my foot, my family physician suggested a muscle relaxer that was ineffective, then an MRI of my back/spine area. The MRI showed 2 bulging discs with one being herniated and pressing on a nerve. My family doctor suggested I see a Spine surgeon for consultation. I contacted Dr. Rastegar because he had performed 2 successful surgeries on my son-in-law. Dr. Rastegar examined me and reviewed my MRI in detail with me. Dr. Rastegar suggested I continue with the exercise routine and try a medication to calm the nerve. After one week the pain was reduced and after 2weeks I was hitting golf balls at the driving range and after 3 weeks I played 18 holes of golf without any pain or discomfort.
I highly recommend Dr. Rastegar as he developed a plan to improve my condition and avoid surgery.
Jim Stephens