Question 1

does acupuncture alleviate pain from bulging disk?

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Thumbs up: Yes, acupuncture has been shown to help some people with back pain. Hope you feel better.

Question 2

can acupuncture work to relieve pain from bulging disk?

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Pain: Acupuncture will not correct a bulging, herniated or extruded disc. However, it can help both pain and range of motion by removing obstructions of blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, nerve conduction & qi.  Discuss this option with your physician, orthopedic surgeon or neurosurgeon. Take care.

Question 3

will acupuncture lessen the pain of bulging discs (l5-s1)?

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50-50: The data is conflicting...Some studies say yes while others show no differences compared to other treatments or placebo.  In my experience it tends to be temporarily helpful  if at all for severe back pain.

Question 4

is acupuncture good for a bulged disc or spinal stenosis?

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MODEST BENEFIT?: The more we learn, acupuncture seems useful for pain control, if done with expertise, but would not modify the anatomy of the pain generator.   A bulged disc is unlikely to be the cause of spinal pain, and spinal stenosis may also be mostly asymptomatic initially.  Best approach is to acquire a clear diagnosis and treat both cause and symptoms.

Question 5

65 yr fem, herniated disc of lumbar mri show mild disc bulge from l1-l2 to l4-l5, slight degen. grade 1 retrolisthesis. had 1 month therapy. osteoporosis. i have severe back and left side pain. what next? acupuncture? pain mngmt? shot in back?

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Pain: First question - were any of these MRI findings believed to be the cause of the back and left side pain?  Has an orthopedic surgeon been consulted?  If not, recommend that.  Depending on his/her findings - there may be a number of treatment options.  Acupuncture won't fix the actual intervertebral disc problems but it can often reduce inflammation in the surrounding area &amp; improve range of motion,

Question 6

whats best fix for bulging discs?

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Severity and symptom: You can't imagine how many people are walking around with bulging discs and no symptoms, to severe numbness and loss of function. So from nothing to exercises, meds and surgery.

Question 7

what are the tests for bulging disk?

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MRI: The best test to evaluate the disks of the spine is an MRI of the cervical (neck) thoracic (mid back) or lumbar (low back) spine.  Your gp can order the appropriate study and make referral to a specialist as needed.

Question 8

what you should do for a bulging disk?

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Conservative means: Initially, try medications, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, injections. 

If these measures fail, and MRI shows correctable problem, then surgery may be appropriate.

Question 9

do bulging discs or herniated disc heal?

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Degenerative disk: The bulge or herniation can decrease in size over time.  There are treat, emits such as physical therapy that can help with discomfort.  If this problem is associated with weakness in a correlating muscle then decompression may be required.

Question 10

can i use a treadmill with bulging discs?

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Yes: Bulging discs are seen in normal individuals.  A routine exercise program can help with lower back pain.  See your physician before starting any new exercise program.

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