L-4 and L-5 have played a large role in my life for many years. To be honest, I'd prefer a broken ankle. But, what you have is what you have.
Discs are funny things and doc's love to use them to make their car payments. Take the prescribed rest and watch your hydration. If you have enough water in your body, the discs (at least in my experience) stay in better shape. If I get dehydrated, I am rolling the dice.
If you are suffering from spasms, have the doc script you some Valium. It does wonders for killing the spasms that will knock you right back down.
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