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Can spine surgery be avoided?
Spinal Manipulation. If your back pain is the result of an alignment issue, chiropractic or spinal manipulation may be able to help you realign your spine and avoid an unnecessary surgery.
Is slipped disc surgery safe?
There is a slight risk of damaging the spine or nerves. All surgery has some risks, including bleeding, infection, risks from anesthesia, and death. There is a chance that the surgery won’t relieve your symptoms. And even if you get better with surgery, there is a chance you may get new symptoms in the future.
When should you have disc surgery?
Your doctor might recommend surgery as an option for your herniated disc if: Your symptoms have lasted at least 6 weeks and make it hard to do your normal activities, and other treatments haven’t helped. You need to get better quickly because of your job or to get back to your other activities as soon as possible.
How successful is slip disc surgery?
Herniated disk surgery is often very effective, and it works faster than other treatments. You should start to see an improvement in symptoms like pain, weakness, and numbness within a few weeks after surgery. Physical therapy or rehab can help you recover quicker. You can go to a rehab center, or do exercises at home.
What is the best remedy for a slipped disc?
Ice And Heat Therapy For pain relief,using a cold and hot pack may help alleviate your pain and keep inflammation down.
Will a completely ruptured disc heal itself without surgery?
Usually the symptoms of a disc rupture heal on their own after a few weeks to a month. If the problem persists for months and becomes chronic, you may choose to eventually consider surgery. Severe low back pain on its own may be a symptom of a ruptured disc, but it can also be caused by strains or sprains of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Can herniated or slipped discs heal naturally at home?
Herniated discs can be treated naturally in the comfort of your home with proper nutrition, exercise, and therapy. Prevention is the best medicine and making sure that you learn to sit, bend, and lift properly can go a long way to making sure that you don’t develop new overuse or misuse injuries that can lead to additional herniated discs.
Can You recover from a prolapsed spine disc without surgery?
A prolapsed disc may adequately heal with non-surgical methods over time. In other cases, surgery is necessary to sufficiently relieve pain. In any case it is important to talk with your doctor about all of your treatment options so you can make an informed decision.