How Is Slip Disc Treated?

Standard treatment options for slipped disc include:

Non-Surgical Treatment:

  • Physical therapy which includes a short period of bed rest.
  • Analgesics for pain.
  • Muscle relaxants.
  • Application of heat and cold.
  • Back exercises.
  • Weight reduction.

SurgicalTreatment:

  • Surgery may be indicated depending on the duration and severity of the pain, physical signs, and the radiological findings.

  • Partial removal of bone or discs may correct the impingement on the spinal cord.

Find out how your slip disc can be more effectively treated.

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