Question 1

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 2

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 3

my friend has ruptured discs in her back. should she use ice or heat to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Ice acutely: Ice for acute problems, for chronic longer lasting problems ice or heat depending on how you respond.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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. ?

Accepted Answer

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 6

i got 6 itchy bug bites around 1pm got swollen around 8pm after bites i don't know bug type or bites, looks like misquito bites. no insurance tried heat, ice, t?

Accepted Answer

Hives?: If you are not sure you were bitten, could be hives. Try over the counter benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Allegra or zyrtec. If indeed bug bite try otc Hydrocortisone cream. If no help still, need to see a doctor.

Question 7

is heat or ice better for low back pain? especially if there is a lumbar disk herniated? what are the symptoms of having a lumbar disk herniated?

Accepted Answer

Both : Both can help but it may differ from pt to pt sometimes it helps to go back and forth between heat and cold /  if you feel one is much more helpful for you then stick with that / use apiece of swim noodle behind the small of your back while sitting as a "lumbar roll" I have found this to help many people including me over the years   hope you feel better.

Question 8

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 9

have 2 prolapsed disc for 2 months and now i get major numbness in leg, heat and pins and neddles, when will i be normal ?

Accepted Answer

Disectomy and fusion: You should have discetomy done as soon as possible.

Question 10

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.

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My friend has ruptured discs in her back. should she use ice or heat to treat it?

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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 got 6 itchy bug bites around 1pm got swollen around 8pm after bites i don't know bug type or bites, looks like misquito bites. no insurance tried heat, ice, t?

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Is heat or ice better for low back pain? especially if there is a lumbar disk herniated? what are the symptoms of having a lumbar disk herniated?

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

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Have 2 prolapsed disc for 2 months and now i get major numbness in leg, heat and pins and neddles, when will i be normal ?

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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?

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