Can Herniated Disc Heal Itself

Monday, May 30th, 2011 at 4:50 am

can herniated disc heal itself
What should I do about a shattered disc in my back?

I recently started developing lower back problems. I have sever pain in my lumbar and pain shoots down the back of my left leg to the foot. I had an MRI done and my doctor told me I have herniated and bulging discs. He also said that one of the discs is shattered.

I was wondering if anybody knew anything about things like this. What should I do? Should I try to exercise or should I try to rest as much as possible? Can I go to work in this condition or am I risking making things much worse? Also, will a shattered disc heal itself or is surgery needed?

Any help, tips and or pointers are much appreciated. I promise to give a “Best Answer”

I have a similar problem and it does interfere with normal activities. Don’t rest as much as possible. It will make it worst. Do as much as you can with out hurting yourself. There are home exercises that can help strengthen your back muscles. You should also consider medication to help with the pain. Surgery was an option for me but there is no way I will ever do that. There is no guarantee it will work and it will put you down for 6-12 months. It could even make it worst. Depending on your job you should be able to work as long as lifting or any thing that stresses your back is not part of it. The disk will not heal itself. You are stuck with it. It could get worst. You will need to adapt yourself to your new normal. I have three that are involved. Two of the disks are basically gone and the third is close to it. I hope this helps somewhat. Take care.

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