“What is the fastest way to heal a herniated disc?”
I am a 43 year old female. I want to know what is the fastest way to heal a herniated disc?
19 Answers
No treatment can quarantee you
Acupuncture rest and physical therapy
Acupuncture.
You can combine acupuncture with massage and herbs for faster results, but this is something that will heal gradually.
Lejla Fazlicic
Acupuncturist
The healing process is determined by your body and involves the immune system and lifestyle choices. Therefore support your immune system and adjust your lifestyle for optimal results.
Hmmm depends somewhat on the herniation. I would say a very effective usage of moxibustion can be useful.
acupuncture can be helpful for herniated discs, you may need 5 - 15 treatments
You ask a great question, and the answer will vary a little bit depending.
There are varying degrees of herniated disc conditions. The fastest way to heal severe ones I would believe to be surgically corrected. Milder conditions may be but are not limited to healing thru manual therapies and/or acupuncture/cupping. Check with your primary care physician to see what is the best option for you.
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Keep your weight down, low impact activity, don’t lift heavy, no sudden movements, good clean diet, acupuncture, physical therapy and time. It needs lots of time.
Hello, Herniated disks can present with different levels of severity. A treatment plan can only be established based on imaging and assessment. The first step is to consult with your PCP.
Hello,
Well, in all honesty, I don't like to use the term "heal" when I am treating or referring to a herniation. Disc or fluid moving mechanism and they seldom ever really "go back" once they are herniated. There are different terms when referring to disc herniation and they are basically measured. So, the question would be, can I get this under control and reduce my pain and increase my range of motion? Yes.
Well, in all honesty, I don't like to use the term "heal" when I am treating or referring to a herniation. Disc or fluid moving mechanism and they seldom ever really "go back" once they are herniated. There are different terms when referring to disc herniation and they are basically measured. So, the question would be, can I get this under control and reduce my pain and increase my range of motion? Yes.
Local treatments around the disks can speed healing of herniated discs.
The intervertebral disc is made up of 2 different types of cartilage: Fibrocartilage and hyaline cartilage, both of which don't heal if they rupture. The evidence behind glucosamine, chondroitin, hyauluronic acid, and magnesium sulfate is conflicting. At best, it may help prevent disc degeneration. Inversion tables may help to hydrate the disc and is FDA approved.
Herniated discs will never completely heal, the trick is to manage the inflammation and muscle tension around them. The most effective ways to do this are daily morning stretches, Epson salt baths on a regular basis, and therapies such as acupuncture and massage to manage the push and pull of muscles on the spine.
Herniated discs take time to heal, but acupuncture speeds up this process. When the needles are inserted around the site of the disc herniation, the body brings more red blood cells to the area which expedites healing time.
A disc protrusion, or herniation, is caused when there are tears in the fibers on the outer portion of the disc. These fibers, usually through trauma, tear from the inside out and allow the viscous center of the disc to push out, causing the herniation. This tear will never heal and can get worse if you have another trauma to the spine. The fastest way to get rid of the discomfort is with decompression therapy. The table will pull and release, creating a vacuum effect in the spine, pulling the protruding disc back in. This therapy, along with chiropractic care, is your best bet for comfort.
The fastest way to heal a herniated disc is to use manual treatment or acupuncture treatment.
A lot will depend on where the herniation is located and how severe it is. Sometimes the quickest fix is surgery.
