My MRI results say I have a 10mm herniated disc at L5-S1. Is surgery a likely option?

Since most disc herniations seen on MRI will resolve after a few weeks watchfull waiting should be the first course of action. If the pain is so severe that it limits you severely or if you have bladder or bowel difficulties then surgery is likely to help. Surgery comes with its own problems such as scar tissue which causes impingement on the nerves and can narrow the spinal c.