How do you treat a bulging disc?

Your doctor may recommend a short period of rest or reduced activity followed by a gradual increase in activity. Usually a herniated disc heals on its own. So most of the time nonsurgical treatment is tried first, including: Heat or ice, exercise, and other steps at home to help with pain and make your back stronger.

Can you reduce a bulging disc?

Weight reduction and exercise: If a bulging disc is a result of the patient being overweight, the doctor may then set up a personalized weight reduction and exercise plan to reduce the strain being placed on the back. Exercise can also be beneficial in reducing pain in the area.

Are bulging discs permanent?

One of the most significant complications of a bulging disc is permanent nerve damage. Without treatment, compressed nerve roots in the spine can be permanently damaged, leading to chronic pain, weakness, and loss of sensation.

Can you push a bulging disc back in?

The most important take-away here is to see a qualified physician to diagnose your back pain and offer treatment options. If you have back pain from a bulging disc, do not have your friend try to force it back into place. This will likely increase, rather than relieve, your pain.

Is a hot bath good for herniated disc?

Moist heat, such as a hot bath, may be preferred. Heat and ice. Some people find alternating hot and cold packs provides the maximum pain relief.

How do you make a bulging disc worse?

The pain from a herniated disc usually is worse when you are active and gets better when you are resting. Coughing, sneezing, sitting, driving, and bending forward may make the pain worse. The pain gets worse when you make these movements because there is more pressure on the nerve.

Is bed rest good for bulging disc?

Most often 1-2 days of strict bed rest will calm severe back pain. Bed rest should not exceed 48 hours. Once you are back into your daily routine, you should take frequent rest breaks throughout the day- but avoid sitting for long periods of time.

What are the most common treatments for bulging discs?

Wait it out. Top spinal surgeons advise back pain sufferers to make an appointment to come in and get a diagnosis,instead of assuming the problem will resolve itself.

Go the conservative route. Of course,your back doctor will likely also recommend a few conservative treatments for a herniated disc.

Physical therapy.

Epidural steroid injection.

How do you fix a bulging disk?

DON’T put off a diagnosis or treatment plan.

DON’T jump right back into your regular activities when you start to feel better

DON’T lie in bed all day.

DON’T lift anything heavier than what your chiropractor recommends (usually 5-10 pounds)

DON’T do anything that will jerk your spines,such as amusement park rides or dancing

DON’T wear high heeled shoes

How to cure a bulging disc?

Bulging Disc Takeaways. The following ways can help naturally treat a bulging disc: see a chiropractor for spinal adjustments, visit a physical therapist, stay active, get enough sleep and rest, work on correcting your posture, eat an anti-inflammatory diet, and reduce pain using essential oils, massage therapy, heat and acupuncture.

How long does a bulging disc take to heal?

We think that the actual statistic for how many disc bulges recovery naturally, if the body is optimised for a short bulging disc recovery time, is 90% of people recovering within 12 weeks. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and some people remain in pain past the 12 week mark.