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Good morning, what treatment is there for bulging disc's? what can be done to alleviate the pain?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Disc: Buldging disc is common in your 20's. Remember that the vast majority of bulging disc will resolve in 6 weeks. Bedrest is of no benefit and actually can make things worse. Exercises and massage are helpful. An exercise called the McKenzie exercise is very beneficial. Some doctors inject lidocaine in the back and that can help alleviate the the symptoms. Epidural steroid but not first line.

Answered 2/15/2020

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