Hernia: can Discs heal without intervention? Posted: 12-07-06 18:15pm
Doc,
I was hoping you could explain the
physiology of how discs heal or recoup
themselves. I have read so many different
healthcare exlanations about 'how a disc
heals' or people saying that 'it will
always be bulging'. What is the correct
answer? My MRI shows an improvement after
two years even though I re-injured it in
2005.
I am currently swimming, stretching,
walking, weightlifting (light to moderate,
no squats, dead lifts, etc), and just
starting to jog on treadmill. Nagging
pain when I sit for long periods. Thank
you.
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Back Pain Answer A1931 Posted: 12-12-06 11:31am
The physiology of how discs heal
themselves depends upon the reason that
caused a disc hernia in the first place.
Generally, if the disc hernia is caused by
spondylosis (chronic progressive
degenerative disease), it can’t be
healed naturally, but is treated only with
the surgical removal of the disc. If the
disc hernia is caused by injury, there are
chances (but not always) for local
regenerative and reparative processes to
heal the injury.
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