Most cervical herniated discs get better on their own over a period of 6 weeks. Even though I am a spine surgeon, I believe that it’s best to avoid unnecessary surgery and allow the body to heal naturally. With that in mind, I have listed below nearly every possible non-surgical treatment for a herniated disc in the neck being used today. The list starts with the most time-tested conservative treatments and goes on to list more alternative methods at the end. Each treatment is defined and explained. Following that, in the “Here’s The Bottom Line:” section, you will find my personal opinion about whether that treatment for a herniated disc is worthwhile.
If the pain is not going away and you just can’t take it anymore then you may not want to take more time with these non-surgical treatments. In that case it’s OK to move on and consider the cervical herniated disc surgery options. Everyone has their own individual tolerance for pain.
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Dr. Brad Cash is a pain management specialist who uses physical therapy, medications and injections to treat the patient with a slipped disk without surgery.
Dr. Seth Neubardt meets with the experienced acupuncturist Dr. Gary Sapolin and finds out how acupuncture can be used for patients with pain from a slipped disk.
Psychology can be a valuable resource for those patients suffering with issues in their lives that develop as a result of the pain associated with a cervical herniated disc.
Alexnder Technique for the treatment of cervical herniated disc disease is a specialized form of physical therapy that works to take the compression out of the spinal system that comes with tension and stress.
Naturopathic medicine seeks to identify the cause of the medical problem and cure it through self-healing. I like the idea of this treatment but at this time do not have enough information about it's role in healing the cervical herniated disc. Stay tuned-- I will be back with a full report on Naturopathic medicine soon!
Kinesio Taping method utilizes an elastic tape that puts tension on the skin and repositions and lifts the skin which theoretically opens the flow of blood and lymphatics to the arm and neck.
Can Pilates treat a herniated disc? What is Pilates? Dr. Seth Neubardt explains that Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen the core muscles but it will have no direct effect on the cervical herniated disc.
Is a collar or brace good for treating a cervical herniated disc? What is the best collar or brace for a herniated disc? Collars and braces may offer some temporary relief of discomfort from a cervical herniated disc but in general we do not recommend them as a form of treatment.
Radio Frequency Therapy is also called Radio Frequency Denervation. It is often used for chronic back pain. It has no direct effect on a symptomatic herniated disc in the cervical spine.
Aromatherapy is a safe treatment that can be used to help healing in general however it does not specifically target the patient's neck or cervical spine.
Dr. Seth Neubardt meets with the experienced acupuncturist Dr. Gary Sapolin and finds out how acupuncture can be used for patients with pain from a slipped disk.
Is a collar or brace good for treating a cervical herniated disc? What is the best collar or brace for a herniated disc? Collars and braces may offer some temporary relief of discomfort from a cervical herniated disc but in general we do not recommend them as a form of treatment.
Dr. Brad Cash is a pain management specialist who uses physical therapy, medications and injections to treat the patient with a slipped disk without surgery.
Psychology can be a valuable resource for those patients suffering with issues in their lives that develop as a result of the pain associated with a cervical herniated disc.
Naturopathic medicine seeks to identify the cause of the medical problem and cure it through self-healing. I like the idea of this treatment but at this time do not have enough information about it's role in healing the cervical herniated disc. Stay tuned-- I will be back with a full report on Naturopathic medicine soon!
Kinesio Taping method utilizes an elastic tape that puts tension on the skin and repositions and lifts the skin which theoretically opens the flow of blood and lymphatics to the arm and neck.
Can Pilates treat a herniated disc? What is Pilates? Dr. Seth Neubardt explains that Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen the core muscles but it will have no direct effect on the cervical herniated disc.
Alexnder Technique for the treatment of cervical herniated disc disease is a specialized form of physical therapy that works to take the compression out of the spinal system that comes with tension and stress.
Radio Frequency Therapy is also called Radio Frequency Denervation. It is often used for chronic back pain. It has no direct effect on a symptomatic herniated disc in the cervical spine.
Aromatherapy is a safe treatment that can be used to help healing in general however it does not specifically target the patient's neck or cervical spine.
Aromatherapy is a safe treatment that can be used to help healing in general however it does not specifically target the patient's neck or cervical spine.
Psychology can be a valuable resource for those patients suffering with issues in their lives that develop as a result of the pain associated with a cervical herniated disc.
Naturopathic medicine seeks to identify the cause of the medical problem and cure it through self-healing. I like the idea of this treatment but at this time do not have enough information about it's role in healing the cervical herniated disc. Stay tuned-- I will be back with a full report on Naturopathic medicine soon!
Is a collar or brace good for treating a cervical herniated disc? What is the best collar or brace for a herniated disc? Collars and braces may offer some temporary relief of discomfort from a cervical herniated disc but in general we do not recommend them as a form of treatment.
Alexnder Technique for the treatment of cervical herniated disc disease is a specialized form of physical therapy that works to take the compression out of the spinal system that comes with tension and stress.
Kinesio Taping method utilizes an elastic tape that puts tension on the skin and repositions and lifts the skin which theoretically opens the flow of blood and lymphatics to the arm and neck.
Can Pilates treat a herniated disc? What is Pilates? Dr. Seth Neubardt explains that Pilates is an excellent way to strengthen the core muscles but it will have no direct effect on the cervical herniated disc.
Dr. Brad Cash is a pain management specialist who uses physical therapy, medications and injections to treat the patient with a slipped disk without surgery.
Dr. Seth Neubardt meets with the experienced acupuncturist Dr. Gary Sapolin and finds out how acupuncture can be used for patients with pain from a slipped disk.
Radio Frequency Therapy is also called Radio Frequency Denervation. It is often used for chronic back pain. It has no direct effect on a symptomatic herniated disc in the cervical spine.