Prain/8950

L4-L5, then C6-C7: two disc bulges to full recovery without surgery

Anonymous from Reddit, 29, office job; two separate bulges source

THENA sneeze froze my lower back; a year later my neck went too, pain radiating down the right arm.
NOWNo pain, driving again, training consistently. Occasional mild neck stiffness, fading. Sports clearance next month.
Confidence 2 → 8Pain 8 → 1
RECOVERY TIMELINE, 18 MONTHS
M0: A SNEEZE, L4-L5 BULGE
M11: FULL RECOVERY #1
M13: C6-C7 GOES, ARM PAIN
M15: MELOXICAM, TURNING POINT
M18: NO PAIN, BACK TO THE GYM
Injections + meds (lumbar)
Back-support cushion, sitting limits
Core + strength + cardio
Pregabalin + physiotherapy
Meloxicam 15 mg daily
Standing desk + cervical pillow
Turmeric capsules
M1M3M5M7M9M11M13M15M17
MO 1
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