Question 1

is it better to ice or put heat on a herniated disc?

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Yes: At my practice , when i apply ice  show better results, reduce , pain and relax the affected area , .

Question 2

herniated disc, what is better, heat or ice?

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Herniated Disc: It really depends on the acuteness of the disc herniation. Early in the course of the disease ice might be considered good, however, for chronic disc herniation, heat would be of most benefit.

Question 3

how can i tell if my back pain is from strain or a herniated disc?  pain in lower back, no tingling, leg numbness.  pain when bending over especially.  ice and/or heat feels good.  how long should it last?

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Low back pain : I have evaluated over 20,000 people with spinal conditions. I can't tell you how important a good examination is needed. There are several reasons for back pain, some are related to organs. Spinal pain can come from bones, muscles, ligaments, nerve, discs and often is due to inflmation  and dysfunction of several of these

Question 4

i have a herniated disc in t 6 and bulging disc in 5&7 in neck  for yrs. pinched nerve in shoulder blade causing pain in arm and numbing in hand  i have tried over the counter meds heat and ice. nothing helps. ?

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Further treatment: There are more aggressive treatment options for the spine that are more powerful than using over the counter medications, but they get progressively more involved.  From non invasive alternatives such as physical therapy or chiropractic care, to interventional pain procedures which are invasive but non surgical, to even surgical considerations.  I would not hesitate to be seen to discuss options.

Question 5

i have a herniated disc.  can heat help relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pain from a herniated disc is due both to pinched nerves and to reactive muscle spasms. The heat will help relieve the muscle spasm related pain. Typically nerve pain will be more responsive to application of cold packs. Generally speaking, pain is a very subjective experience. Whether heat or cold works better for you depends on your individual sensation.

Question 6

i have spondylolisthesis herniated disc at l4 l5.had 4 epidurals some relief, back exercise the pain is worse.heat &meds help some what else can i do?

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Consider: An evaluation by an osteopathic physician, a physician trained in the musculoskeletal system, to review options.

Question 7

after taking a dose of prednisone i had sudden numbness&strange sensations in left leg.lingering heat sensitivity in left heel since then.mri brain/spine show herniated disc,osterarthritis&anteriorlisthesis. was worried about ms but mri neg. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Not related to Pred: but could possibly be to the herniate disc.  The doc who ordered these tests should interpret them for you.  Good luck!

Question 8

can ice make herniated disc pain worse?

Accepted Answer

No: Pain from a herniated disc is due to nerve root irritation. Ice is considered a pain reliever. Some nerve irritation can cause an abnormal hypersensitivity such that the cold is perceived as painful. It might be difficult for the person with herniated disc pain to differentiate that pain from the hypersensitivity associated with the cold because temperature and pain are transmitted on same nerves.

Question 9

i have herniated disc at l4 and 5 impinging on s1. i was put on neurontin (gabapentin)  which worked great for 2 weeks. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Nerve root pain: Perhaps all you need is a slightly higher dose of neurontin (gabapentin).  Other treatments that may be helpful are physical therapy, traction treatment, rest, ibuprofen, and sometimes other medicines like amitriptyline.

Question 10

i had neck surgery for herniated disc they put a 2 inch titanium plate to replace disc does the screws come loose and cause pain?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't...: But it could theoretically. An x-ray could help to tell.  See your doctor, there are lots of simpler reasons for pain.

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How can i tell if my back pain is from strain or a herniated disc? pain in lower back, no tingling, leg numbness. pain when bending over especially. ice and/or heat feels good. how long should it last?

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I have a herniated disc in t 6 and bulging disc in 5&7 in neck for yrs. pinched nerve in shoulder blade causing pain in arm and numbing in hand i have tried over the counter meds heat and ice. nothing helps. ?

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I have a herniated disc. can heat help relieve the pain?

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I have spondylolisthesis herniated disc at l4 l5.had 4 epidurals some relief, back exercise the pain is worse.heat &meds help some what else can i do?

A member asked:

After taking a dose of prednisone i had sudden numbness&strange sensations in left leg.lingering heat sensitivity in left heel since then.mri brain/spine show herniated disc,osterarthritis&anteriorlisthesis. was worried about ms but mri neg. thoughts?

A member asked:

Can ice make herniated disc pain worse?

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I have herniated disc at l4 and 5 impinging on s1. i was put on neurontin (gabapentin) which worked great for 2 weeks. any suggestions?

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I had neck surgery for herniated disc they put a 2 inch titanium plate to replace disc does the screws come loose and cause pain?

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