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Can you have 3 herniated discs at once?
I have an MRI report that says I have three herniated discs. What does that mean? First, it is quite common to have multiple herniated discs in the lumbar spine. In studies of people who were not experiencing back pain, many had disc herniations that caused no pain symptoms.
Can multiple herniated discs heal on their own?
Usually a herniated disc will heal on its own over time. Be patient, and keep following your treatment plan. If your symptoms don’t get better in a few months, you may want to talk to your doctor about surgery.
What percentage of herniated discs require surgery?
When & How to Seek Medical Care Fortunately, the majority of herniated discs do not require surgery. With time, the symptoms of sciatica/radiculopathy improve in approximately 9 out of 10 people. The time to improve varies, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.
Can chiropractor fix herniated disc?
To treat a herniated disc, your chiropractor will develop a treatment plan that may include spinal manipulation—also known as adjustments—and other chiropractic techniques to help ease your herniated disc symptoms.
How do you know if you need surgery for a herniated disc?
Herniated disk surgery is an option if you’re otherwise healthy but: You feel so much pain that you can’t get around or do your daily activities. You have numbness or weakness from the disk pressing on nerves. You can’t control your bladder or bowels.
When should you consider surgery for a herniated disc?
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.
What are the options to relieve herniated disc pain?
When the pain from a herniated disc is only moderate, an over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication can help relieve inflammation and improve pain. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen and naproxen are a few of the most popular choices for OTC pain meds.
Is there a cure for a herniated disc?
You can usually fix a herniated cervical disc with supportive treatment, although severe cases may require surgery. Perform physical therapy. A herniated disc in the neck can benefit from gentle stretching and massage designed to decrease pain and increase flexibility.
When should I get surgery for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc neck surgery will only be necessary in the most severe cases of a herniated disc. A doctor will typically only recommend such a surgery if improvement is not seen after several weeks, or if the compressed nerve is causing neurological issues.
Can a herniated disc heal on its own over time?
Usually, signs and symptoms of the herniated disc without neurological involvement can heal on its own over a period of time along with appropriate self-care measures. A herniated disc cannot heal on its own if it has ruptured or if sequestration has occurred.