what is a herniated disc and do you have to live with it for the rest of your life??

Answer 1

The explanations are very good - but in fact there is a solution.

Go for a manual one-time treatment called Atlasprofilax. The effect is, that the pressure on the discs is distributed much better - so the herniated disc will recover.

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Answer 2

Between the vertebrae in your back is a fibrous disc which acts as a shock absorber and allows your spine to twist. At some point the disc was put under too much strain and the wall of the disc ballooned outwards. This is the herniation. The disc will return to its regular shape but should the trauma be repeated the disc will bulge again. If the bulge rubs against a nerve of which there are many in the same area you are in for some real pain. If the condition persists and the pain continues your only option is back surgery to cut away the herniation. This procedure should not be entered in to lightly as there is a good chance of problems during such a surgery. Take the time to let the herniation recede and change the way you lift and the amount you are willing to lift.

Answer 3

Hi Mr. H!

Lets set some things clear first.

A herniated intervertebral disc is a condition in which a tear in the outer fibrous ring (annulus) of the disc allows the central soft part (nucleus pulposus) to extrude, often into the spinal canal. A Slipped disc is most often used to describe a herniated intervertebral disc. The term slipped disc is somewhat misleading, an intervertebral disc, being tightly sandwiched between two vertebrae, cannot actually ‘slip,’ ‘slide’ or even get ‘out of place.’

There are two forms of herniated disc, the lumbar disc herniation and the cervical disc herniation. Slipped disc generally refers to the more frequent of the two – the lumbar disc herniation. This condition causes lower back pain and often leg pain as well, in which case it is commonly referred to as sciatica.

As its name suggests, a lumbar disc herniation occurs in the lumbar region of the spine (lower back), most often between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebral bodies or between the fifth and the sacrum. The herniation will usually extrude on one side of the spinal canal, at the point where a nerve root leaves the canal. Pressure on the nerve causes pain, numbness and/or weakness in the part of the skin and muscle tissue which the nerve serves. In addition, chemical substances will at times leak from disc and cause inflammation and pain at the nerve root.

Having said this, as to our question how long will it take to heal or will it heal, the answer is yes. The majority of herniated discs will heal themselves in about six weeks and do not require surgery. Your doctor may prescribe bed rest (usually for no more than two days), or advise you to maintain a low, painless activity level. If your doctor recommends physical therapy, this may include pelvic traction, gentle massage, ice and heat therapy, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, and stretching exercises.

I hope this helps you.

Answer 4

A herniated disc is where the soft tissue that protects your vertebrae is permeated causing cushion fluid to seep out and deterioration to the disc. The disc can also move. It happens most from improper lifting and or contusion to spine. It can be fused to another vertebrae or also there are surgical metals to help maintain alignment. The pain however will be ever present, and for some debilitating.

Answer 5

It really depends on the severity of the herniation and many other factors. Some herniated discs heal nicely within a couple of weeks, while others go on to produce chronic pain, sciatica and worse. Ask for x-rays, CT scans and an MRI to help diagnose your disc problems. Always try traditional therapies before submitting to surgery.
Good lukc

Answer 6

Ok....in laymans terms....heres my best description.....in between the bones in your back (your vertebrae) are discs made of a cushion-like jelly that prevents your vertebrae from rubbing together. When these discs become worn or compressed it starts to bulge out on the sides of the discs and wear thin in the middle of the disc. Its very painful (im sure you already know that) and the only permanant solution is surgical repair. Some people get epidurals which numb the area and provide relief. There are lots of symptomatic releif options out there, but surgery is the only way to "cure" it.
Good luck. Sorry.......

Answer 7

Your spine bones are like soda cans stacked with jelly donuts in between them. A herniated disc is when one of the jelly donuts (really a cartiledge sack filled with fluid to cushion the bones of your spine and give flexibility to your back) breaks and spills "jelly" into the very small space that contains your spinal cord. The pain should be just about excruciating, and paralasis can be normal and temporary. Well, sometimes temporary, depending on how bad your case is.
You should be talking to your doctor. Answering questions is their job.
I can't tell you much about treatment, it is different for everyone, but count on surgery (to clean up the "jelly" and stabilize the spine bones, if necessary, and get the pressure off the spinal cord) and steroids (for swelling) and tons of pain killers (necessary for survival).
You will probably recover completely. Again, how long and how well depends on your case and treatment you recieved.

Answer 8

a herniated disk is when the disk between the vertebra in your spin is protruding out from between the 2 disks it sits between. Not sure how you live with it, treatment depends in severity. Surgery is usually last option though.

Answer 9

It is a bulging of your intervertebral between your disks in your backbone. It is very painful but you have options. You can have a diskectomy; from personal experience, it improves your life.
You may also have a laminectomy. Your doctor can recommend which one is best for your situation.

Answer 10

oh my god it is the wors thing i have ever had and i've got it right now..i'm supposed to have surgery wednesday...Is you leg numb and your toes? You really need to go see a orthopaedic dr do not go to a chiropracter it does not help and spends lots of money...get help asap