Originally Posted by
Locarl2013
Has anyone ever had issues getting a first class medical with a herniated disc (protrusion) that causes lower back pain with the occasional leg tingle? No medications, and no limitations to mobility that would affect performing flight duties. Just annoying pain that gets managed with lots of stretching. The disc protrusion part is the only thing that makes me wonder if they’re gonna make me jump through hoops. Just trying to see if I should start the process ahead of time before my current medical expires. Thanks.
45% of people have intermittent sciatica by the time they are 50. There are things you can do to make it better - exercises, walking, McKenzie Lumbar roll, proper lifting and good BMI, but unless it is significantly limiting due to pain ir causes actual muscle weakness it shouldn’t be a problem with a flight physical.