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In case of herniated disk / ischias nerv, can the nerv itself be stretched out with exercise in order to minimize the "pinching" sensitivity?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

May be: Exercises as physical therapy could help for rehabilitation.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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