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Can Disc Bulge Cures On Its Own?
I had a nerve root block L4/L5 impingeing sciatic nerve. The nerve root block cured the pain. This allowed me to exercise inner core muscles and almost a year later I am without pain. Can i assume the disc bulge has repaired itself and I should remain pain free? some
Tue, 28 Apr 2020
Hello,
The nerve root block does not cure the disc bulge. It block the sensation in nerve leading to pain or other simple words block the path of a road going to a destination named as feeling of pain. Although disc bulge is not a serious problem some time it become normal after taking some precautions.
Looking at your details I should advise you following so that you do not have problem in future:
- Please do not do excessive bending or weight lifting activities at your back
- You may take a mild analgesic to relieve the pain
- You may also wear a lumbosacral corset to relieve abnormal activities at your back
- Taking pineapple juice help in relieving back pain and decreasing swelling at disc
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
The nerve root block does not cure the disc bulge. It block the sensation in nerve leading to pain or other simple words block the path of a road going to a destination named as feeling of pain. Although disc bulge is not a serious problem some time it become normal after taking some precautions.
Looking at your details I should advise you following so that you do not have problem in future:
- Please do not do excessive bending or weight lifting activities at your back
- You may take a mild analgesic to relieve the pain
- You may also wear a lumbosacral corset to relieve abnormal activities at your back
- Taking pineapple juice help in relieving back pain and decreasing swelling at disc
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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