Hi to all of you. I am new to the forum and would love some advice. My 18 year son was recruited to play ball at a local college and has just been diagnosed with a protuding disc in his lower back, I think L4 or 5. He hurts 24/7 but has been able to function but not play. He was pitcher of the year in our area but also is an All Area player who's life is baseball. He will be seeing a neurosurgeon in San Francisco because I do not trust our small city specialists. Anyone have any experience with this type of problem?