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Can an l5 s1 hernia heal on its own?

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Herniated disc?: If you do not have nerve compression resulting in pain or bladder/bowel dysfunction, your body will eventually form scar tissue around the new place the disc rests and the symptoms will improve. This can take 2-3 months.

Answered 7/30/2018

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Can an l5 s1 hernia heal on its own?

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