What to do for a slipped disc?

See below: There are many causes of low back pain. A "slipped disc" is layman's terms for a condition called spondylolisthesis or may represent a bulging/protruding disc. Usually acute back pain from this condition will improve over 1-2 weeks with anti-inflammatories, gentle streching, and use of heat/ice. If your pain does not improve or gets worse you should contact your physician.

Slipped Disc: Six to 12 weeks of nonsurgical treatment including but not limited to physical therapy, epidural injections and medication is usually prescribed. If nonsurgical treatment does not provide pain relief after 6 to 12 weeks, it is reasonable to consider surgery. Surgery may be recommended prior to completing nonsurgical care if pain is severe and maintaining function difficult.