Ruptured and torn disc

[John Galt]

I have a similar situation and I'm doing everything I can to avoid surgery.
My advise to you is to do the same. Try Physical Therapy, Prolotherapy or Ozone, to name a few. The pain may go away after about a year so wait it out if you can. Also, consult with doctors who use non-surgical methods to treat back pain. In the US spinal fusions are done way too often, they are money makers for hospitals, surgeons and med device makers. If you do get surgery get a few opinons first.
Good luck.