“Can spinal damage heal without surgery?”

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“Can spinal damage heal without surgery?”

I am a 31 year old male. I want to know if spinal damage can heal without surgery?

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**Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen** Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Walter P. Jacobsen Neurosurgeon Milwaukee, WI

Your spinal cord can heal, but the pressure needs to be removed for it to heal as best as it can

**Dr. Rassan M. Tarabein** Neurologist Fairhope, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rassan M. Tarabein Neurologist Fairhope, AL

Yes it can, if the damage is not extensive.

**Dr. Clive M. Segil** Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Clive M. Segil Orthopedist Los Angeles, CA

Yes.

**Hisham Hakim** Neurologist Birmingham, Alabama · Accepted Answer

Hisham Hakim Neurologist Birmingham, Alabama

Yes