Question 1

how does a doc go about fixing a slipped disc?

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Usually no surgery: 90% of disc herniations get better with no surgery.  In the 10% that need surgery, it is usually an out patient or same day procedure.  Most times, activity modification, exercise, medication and occasionally epidural steroid injections are needed..

Question 2

how can i cure a slipped disc without surgery?

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Rehabilitation: In my opinion, surgery for a ruptured disc in the spinal canal, should be reserved for significant reasons, as progressive weakness, numbness, pain, with/without bladder issues, or any threat/ damage to the spinal cord.  Many pts will respond to physical therapy, exercise, steroid injections, and other rehab steps.  A european MRI study showed many discs will dessicate and shrink over 9-10 months.

Question 3

how can i treat a slipped disc without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Common sense: Alternate ice and heat.  Keep bending stooping twisting and lifting  to a minimum. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories were appropriate. The worst thing you can possibly do is bend over and pick up something heavy especially if the twisting motion is involved. It is surprisingly easy to tweak your back by doing just the wrong thing at the wrong time.Building up core strength and flexibility.

Question 4

what can i do if i have a slipped disc in my lower back?

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Lumbar disk: Most disk herniations (slipped disk) will heal without surgery. Unfortunately healing can take up to 2 years. Weight control and core strengthening are the mainstay of treatment. Steroid injections for associated leg pain (sciatica) may be indicated. Surgery for persistent leg pain or leg weakness will decrease healing time. Back pain symptoms are common, but don't respond as well to surgery.

Question 5

i have a slipped disc andand severe pain dailly advise please

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Slipped IVD: If going on for more than a few months see pain management or spine surgeon regarding epidurals versus surgery.

Question 6

does a slipped disc (herniated disk) make the body look deformed?

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No: A sipped or herniated disc doesn't make the body look any different unless the patient finds the pain to be less if they position themselves in an unusual way.

Question 7

what precautions have to be taken when a person has a slipped disc?

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Restrict activity.: In general precautions are to avoid excessively loading the disc for a few weeks.  This includes restricting heavy lifting, high impact exercise and high degrees of flexion, extension and rotation.  Each patient is a little different and symptoms may be your guide. Bed rest is generally not be recommended.  After an acute period, one should begin gradual and progressive return to full activity.

Question 8

i have a slipped disc now having probs with my water works is this related?

Accepted Answer

It may: A badly slipped disk may cause problems with urination.  This problem needs to be evaluated as soon as possible.  Most likely these problems are not related but not checking can have long lasting consequences.

Question 9

what is it like to have a slipped disc in your lower back and how painful is it?

Accepted Answer

Herniated Disk: Pain/Numbness/weakness in the back or leg is normal after nerve irritation from a slipped disc.  Pain is subjective so hard to say how painful. Decompression can be helpful, so upside down hanging will help somewhat however if your pain worsens i would not recommend continuing it.  You might want  to consider other options like epidural steroid injections if not resolving by a pain specialist.

Question 10

what is the difference between the pain felt from a slipped disc and a pinched nerve?

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No difference: The pain felt from a slipped disc is the result of the disc pushing on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. The pain is indistinguishable from pinched nerve pain. The location of the pain may be more peripheral -lower in leg  or farther out in arm if pinched nerve, but the sensation is the same. Typically the pain is described as stabbing or burning. Crampy pain may be something else altogether.

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