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A member asked:

Is a hernaited disk reversable? i have just started physical therapy. will this fix the herniated disk or just help me to manage it?

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Disc: herniated disks are not put back into place by PT but through PT and antiinflammatories they can be managed and many patients' symptoms resolve.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/28/2017

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