how long do i need to rest if i have a herniated disc?

Question

i'm not sure if i have a herniated disc because i don't feel pain in my legs, but my back pain is sharp and especially painful when i arch my back

Answer 1

I wouldn't per say suggest a chiropractor just because of my husbands previous experience with his herniated disk. The visit to the chiropractor only made it worse. Chiropractors are great for regular adjustments though. My other half has a herniated disk in the lumbar region of his back. He spoke to his regular physician and then was referred to a neurosurgeon who in turn sent him to a pain specialist where he got injections in his back, they were rather wild to watch but it really helped with the herniation, and with time it started to get better. I don't know that it's 100% better or that it will ever be back to 100% but it's certainly better than it was, he was getting where he couldn't even stand, he'd limp to get around & was in excruciating pain. Since the two visits to the pain specialist he's been fine and not had to return back to the doctor. It's been about 5-6 months now. Mind you the 1st shot was about 8 months ago. So it all really depends on how you feel, and it really just takes time. They may suggest some stretching exercises as well. Hang in there and get well soon!!

Answer 2

I would suggest you find a doctor of Chiropractic who puts most of the burden on you. When there is a low back problem, there is also unequal muscle tension on either side of the spine.. This allows some degree of scoliosis to develop.. forcing the disc to one side and applying pressure to the nerve roots of that side. The shorter of those muscles must be stretched out to regain some semblance of balance of the musculature. That is what you must do at home to allow the corrections to stay longer. Those unequal muscles will often have reversed the treatment by the time you have gotten home... is why the stretching is so important. If there is herniation, the doctor will advise you. But you give no indication of that being the case.

Answer 3

I had one repaired at 24 and felt a complete lot greater..of path it was once tight feeling however no longer just like the agony I had earlier than surgical procedure. I was once off paintings for six weeks. I have labored in surgical procedure for twenty years and with an skilled health care provider the time sounds right. Normally you don't placed a cath. in a pt. for a laminectomy. I learn one of the crucial different solutions however I not ever was once supplied a brace. I was once up jogging the night time of surgical procedure, however was once admitted as a 24 hr. pt. I ended up staying the night time because of my surgical procedure no longer commencing till two:30pm. The most effective factor I took for agony at the same time within the medical institution was once tylenol.....did not wish hydrocodone.....I felt this sort of comfort after surgical procedure. I did take a medrol dose % to alleviate the swelling. Just consider don't raise whatever heavy, additionally my neuro-health care provider instructed me to not ever take a seat in a recliner, places to so much stress for your again. Hot showers additionally helped me. I was once additionally instructed to stroll up to viable. I could have a flare up now and again.....whilst I do I take an afternoon or 2 off paintings for entire mattress leisure. Hope the whole lot is going good for you, and you are going to be agony unfastened quickly!

Answer 4

Normally an acute disc will not allow you to bend forward or sit easily. See a Chiropractor for a proper exam.

Answer 5

i would look into seeing a chiropractor. they are specialists on pains like that! and don't be scared, i used to work for a chiropractor and receive regular adjustments, and it makes your body and mind feel great! even if you are not in an pain!