Slipped Disc Treatment

Conservative treatment of a herniated disc, or slipped disc, is generally very effective. More than 90 percent of those with a slipped disc get relief from symptoms without surgery. Such treatments may include:

• Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Oral steroids
• Physical therapy that includes exercises to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles
• Epidural steroid injection

Surgery may be a consideration if a conservative course of treatment doesn’t improve your symptoms after six to eight weeks.

Slipped Disc Surgery

A microdiskectomy is a common surgery for relief from the symptoms of a herniated disc. The use of a surgical microscope allows for smaller incisions. The surgeon relieves pressure on the spinal nerves by removing the protruding portion of the disc. Patients who undergo a microdiskectomy typically go home that day.