Can a Prolapsed Disc Ever Heal Itself?
A prolapsed disc can heal itself with several weeks or months of conservative, non-operative treatment. Although the disc may never return completely to its pre-herniated state, resorption of the extruded portion of the disc is usually sufficient to eliminate neural compression. Since the inner disc material is meant to be sealed off from the rest of the body’s tissues, its extrusion alerts the body that there is a foreign substance present and the tissues respond by producing chemicals that break down the extruded portion of the disc so that the material can be reabsorbed by the body. Treatment Options for a Prolapsed Disc While the chances of your prolapsed disc healing on its own through the process of resorption are good, there are still individuals who cannot achieve relief from disc pain symptoms despite weeks or months of conservative treatment. If your discomfort becomes chronic, contact Laser Spine Institute. Our revolutionary endoscopic procedures make minimally invasive spin
