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If by "get better" you mean stop hurting, the Yes, most times a herniated disk will get better on its own. Approximately 90% of disk herniations stop causing pain within 3 months all by themselves. If you cant wait three months for the pain to go away then there are many options for pain control while you wait. For example, drugs, chiropractic, decompression therapy, stretching, exercise, etc. Not all of these work equally as well for everyone, and usually you need to try one at a time until you find what works best for you. The best guarantee for pain control probably comes from drugs, but these also come with various short-term and long-term side effects. Specific stretching techniques, are the cheapest and often also very effective with no side effects; a good chiropractor or other spine specialist will know which ones you should do for your specific case. Decompression works for some people, but it is often very expensive. Surgery should not be done unless there are severe neurological disorders (loss of bowel control or other muscle paralysis) or if the pain wont go away on its own after 3-6 months (the 10% that dont get better).
If by "get better" you mean repair itself back to a normal looking disk, probably not. Recent studies have shown that 30% of the population has a bulging or herniated disk as judged by MRI, and most of them do not cause pain any more, or never did cause pain. It is likely a normal part of aging, so if it doesnt hurt, dont worry about it!
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What are other names for a herniated disc?
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped, rupture, bulging, or protruding disc.
How can herniated disc affects movement?
Possibly , it relies upon which nerves are affected by the bulge of the disc(s) upon the nerve(s) {Known as Neural Impingement.} .
Where online can I find information on hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery?
There is no specific hospitals that specialize in herniated disc surgery. However, there are plenty of doctors that specialize in herniated disc surgery.
Is a disc desiccation the same as a herniated disc?
No desiccation indicates some kind kind of break down in the disk itself. Herniating a disc is to have it moved out of position (pinched or something like that) which can in some cases be fixed.
Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone". A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
What is C6-C7 herniation?
A herniated disc
A herniated disc is an injury of which part of the body?
A herniated disc is an injury that can occur to your spinal cord and/or the roots of your nerves. It can be extremely painful for one to experience.
Could you Use articular disc in a sentence?
"I think I have herniated my Articular Disc"
Can a herniated disc become a bulging disc in result of an auto accident?
Yes it can
What does neural foramen are narrow mean?
Bulging disc vs herniated disc
What is intervertebral Disc Displacement Lumbar?
An intervertebral disk in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region. Alternative terms: Intervertebral Disk Displacement; Disk Displacement, Intervertebral; Disk Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disk; Displacements, Intervertebral Disk; Intervertebral Disk Displacements; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Disc Displacement, Intervertebral; Disc Displacements, Intervertebral; Displacement, Intervertebral Disc; Displacements, Intervertebral Disc; Intervertebral Disc Displacements; Disk, Herniated; Disks, Herniated; Herniated Disk; Herniated Disks; Slipped Disk; Disk, Slipped; Disks, Slipped; Slipped Disks; Disk Prolapse; Disk Prolapses; Prolapse, Disk; Prolapses, Disk; Prolapsed Disk; Disk, Prolapsed; Disks, Prolapsed; Prolapsed Disks; Herniated Disc; Disc, Herniated; Discs, Herniated; Herniated Discs; Lumbar is referring to the lower back L1-L5
Where can one find information on symptoms of a herniated disc?
Symptoms of a herniated disk can be obtained by one's physician. There are also many web sites that offer symptoms of common health problems that list the symptoms of a herniated disc.
