I was in an auto accident and was left with two lower back herniated discs. Specifically, L4-5 left paracentral and left neural foranimal 3-4mm broad based disc protrusion with moderate lateral recess and proximal left neural foranimal narrowing. L5-S1 left neural foranimal 6mm disc protrusion and small focus annular fissure with moderate left foranimal narrowing. Plus I have a small degree of mild scoliosis of the lumbar spine. My doctor prescribed physical therapy and chiropractic adjustments (I had 12-15), that didn't work, so he gave me facet injections, that did not work either. Then, he released me from his care (I had been referred to him on lien by my personal injury attorney). I then saw a neuro orthopedic surgeon who recommended surgery. Another doctor also suggested surgery. My symptoms from being rear ended in the auto accident are still with me constantly - lower back pain, shooting leg pain, numbness in the legs and feet. I need some relief. Why did my first doctor refuse to do surgery? Was it the fact that I was seeing him on personal injury lien? Or is he just a bad doctor?