How do you fix a herniated disc in your neck?

How do you fix a herniated disc in your neck?

Most cases of cervical herniated disc pain can be successfully managed with nonsurgical treatments, such as over-the-counter pain medications, physical therapy to strengthen and stretch the neck, ice or heat packs, and/or activity modifications to avoid painful movements until the pain has subsided.

How long does a herniated neck disc take to heal?

In most cases cervical disc herniations improve with time and symptomatic treatment. This can take 6-12 weeks. Improvement is usually seen within 2-3 weeks and full recovery in the ensuing 2-3 months.

What are the best treatment options for a herniated disc?

Physical therapy,exercise and gentle stretching to help relieve pressure on the nerve root

  • Ice and heat therapy for pain relief
  • Manipulation (such as chiropractic manipulation)
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen,naproxen or COX-2 inhibitors for pain relief
  • Narcotic pain medications for pain relief
  • How to heal a herniated disc naturally?

    Omega-3 fish oil supplement — 1,000–2,000 milligrams a day — or a fish roe supplement ( 4)

  • MSM supplement,a sulfur-containing supplement that helps with joint repair ( 5,6)
  • Glucosamine and chondroitin ( 7)
  • Anti-inflammatory herbs,such as turmeric (curcumin),help heal and repair damaged tissues ( 8)
  • Can a herniated disc heal on its own over time?

    Typically a disc will not heal itself. If a disc herniates and the patient does not take action to correct the herniation, the symptoms will likely become worse as time goes on. That being said, disc herniations come in various forms. Some cause little to no pain at all.

    When is surgery the right treatment for your herniated disc?

    Laminotomy/laminectomy. In a laminotomy,a surgeon makes an opening in the vertebral arch (lamina) to relieve pressure on your nerve roots.

  • Discectomy/microdiscectomy. Discectomy is the most common surgery used for herniated disc in the lumbar region.
  • Artificial disc surgery.
  • Spinal fusion.