If you were to talk to anyone that has suffered from a herniated disc, they would be quick to tell you how much it hurts.
The pain of a herniated disc is not limited to the back.
It can also cause pain to shoot down the arms or in the area of your shoulder blades in the case of a cervical disc.
One thing is for certain, anyone that has this problem is looking into herniated disc treatment options.
Which ones work the best to help ease the pain? There are several options but they break down into two main categories, surgical and non surgical.
Some people opt to have the surgery, hoping for a quick fix.
I, personally, would rather try other herniated disc treatment methods before I let someone cut me open.
In fact, there are two that I can think of that I would try first, and then I would move on to other non surgical methods.
Many times doctors will not be quick to advise surgery, either.
They would much rather see a patient use a treatment such as hot and cold compresses or perhaps physical therapy to ease the pressure of the disc on any nerves.
After a period of a few weeks, many herniated disc patients see noticeable improvements and surgery is not a necessary option.
So if you or someone you know is having a difficult time with their back, you should consider a non surgical herniated disc treatment.
Not only is it less invasive than the surgery, the healing times are comparable or even better.
Only after all other methods are exhausted should you consider surgery.