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A 31-year-old male asked:
Disc bulge can cure by medicine completely without surgery?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
First, a bulging : Disc is a fairly normal finding. Treatment depends on correctly diagnosing the cause of pain. Most are treated non operatively. Lifestyle factors play a role like smoking, being overweight and not exercising regularly. Medication, time, activity modification play a role along with exercise for core strength, cardiovascular and flexibility. Only about 10% of disc problems need surgery.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
19 years experience
Kind of: Many disc bulges resorb over time. If you have no neurologic deficit, conservative care and medication management may be enough to treat your discomfort.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Can slip disc be completely cured without surgery?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Yes: Herniated (slipped) discs will often heal without surgery; surgery often helps but should be the last resort. Rest & time, physical therapy & anti-inflammatory drugs & herbs help, as can mind-body techniques & acupuncture. Healing back pain naturally: the mind-body program proven to work by art brownstein is a good book on the subject.
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