what is the best treatment for herniated disk and sciatic pain?

Answer 1

Herniated disk is a lifelong disability, it never goes away and only gets worse, however depending on the extent of the herniation and whether its impinging on a nerve would then make it a very serious and lifelong condition.The only way to make progress and get that disk to slide back into place would be complete bed rest in the acute stage, which means you only get up out of bed when you have to. You need to find a comfortable position and stay in that position, anti-inflammatory medication every 4-6 hours, a moist heating pad when .your lying down and ice only if that feels helful to you. When you are out of the Acute Stage only then you are able to have physical thereapy. Rule of thumb is you only sit or stand as long as your back will let you, so you must , when you feel leg weakness or pain lie down on a flat surface, either the floor or a good quality firm matress. During the Acute Stage no lifting is allowed and no twisting or fast movements because your back is trying to heal and this can take a long time for some people. When you do reach the PT stage you still have to be very careful and never do any exercise that hurts , this rehabilitation will also take a long time. With herniated disks there is a 90 percent chance that you will improve,however, you must always be careful in lifting, twisting, jumping and running, even coughing or sneezing can cause a relapse or even reinjure the disk and cause nerve impingement which is extremely painful. Herniated Disks takes a lot of bed rest and a very long healing time.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

What you are probably suffering from is TMS (tension myositis syndrome). Myo

means muscle. Your back muscle is all tensed up. Because of the tension

there is not enough blood flow that brings the oxygen it needs to that area,

and that is, whats causing the pain. I understand your pain, as I have suffered the same symptoms, through out my life. I even thought for a long time that I had a pinched nerve, Until recently learning that there is no such thing. Believe that there is probably nothing structually wrong with you. Stresses, big and small are the culprits here.
Today write down all the things that are bothering you, go back as far as you can, become aware of any guilt and resentments you have, and believe me we all have them. Let them go, there holding you back. Believe you have the power to deal with any situations you may be faced with, today and everyday thereafter.
All The Best
Dawn

Answer 4

rest, chiropractor go see your doctor b4 you go to a chiropractor to make sure its that. Get an MRI, goto a SPine Specialist, they may do injections and surgery if it is really bad and does not get better with rest. Give it time dont rush into surgery.