Kelly Baker
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        I had surgery to replace my C5 - C6 disc about four weeks ago now.  I have no more pain there!  It is amazing!  However, I know that the lumbar is a different surgery in regards to replacement.  I did meet a lady at my doctors office who had a procedure done that was almost inevasive.  I cannot remember what it is called but they go in and inject something into the nerves.  It is a new procedure and she stated that she is now pain free without having to remove or replace any discs.  Hope this helps!