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I have a herniated disk in my back/ shoulder area. i have being seeing a surgeon for it but surgery is not an option at this time so what do i do?
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Family Practice: Physical therapy including chiropractic treatment would be a start. Massage , ultrasound. Electrical stimulation. I always perform a nerve conduction study to see if there is any nerve damage. If there is nerve root irritation then an epidural shot may be helpful. Also I have found decompression treatment or inverted tables helpful for tempory relief.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Several: There are several conservative options with physical therapy being one of the most useful. A good physical medicine physician can help you sort out the options available and design the best plan of care.
Answered 2/26/2014
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