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Herniated Discs
Pain Conditions Overview
Note from the Doctor
Our team is very helpful and informative when explaining the condition and symptoms associated with a herniated disc/discs. Your time and treatment with our physicians will be personal and beneficial in your recovery process.
Contained herniated disc
Herniated disc is considered contained if the inner material of the disc has not pushed through its outer wall. It is also sometimes referred to as a contained disc herniation.
Extruded Discs
An extruded disc is a herniated disc if the inner material has broken through its outer wall but is still attached to the disc. It is also sometimes referred to as an extruded disc herniation.
Healthy Disc
Extruded Disc
Conservative treatments begin with rest. However, light activity should be maintained to preserve muscle tone. Physical therapy combined with heat and medicines to control pain and swelling would comprise the second level of treatment. Depending on the severity of the clinical conditions, some patients may need spinal epidural steroid injections for pain relief. If clinical symptoms in a patient persist for more than eight weeks despite extensive conservative treatments, the patient will need a surgical operation.