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What's the best treatment to get rid of herniated disk?

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Several possible: Frankly, the best treatment is the one that works. An isolated herniation may respond to rest then physical therapy. Spinal injections may also provide relief in some cases. Disc surgery can be considered if consevative treatments fail. It will remove an isolated problem, but with some loss of spinal mobility. Multi level disc disease is harder to treat and may require long term pain management.

Answered 9/14/2013

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Dr. Stan Lee answered

Depends: A herniated disk is only problematic when it puts pressure onto a spinal nerve, resulting in pain, numbness, and/or weakness in the nerve distribution. As we age, most people develop disk bulges and herniations that are expected aging changes and do not produce symptoms or warrant treatment. Most symptomatic herniations can be treated without surgery, however a small percentage may need surgery.

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