What is a Herniated Disc? Symptoms & Treatment Options Explained by Dr. Rey Bosita

Have you been told you have a herniated disc or concerned you may have one? Learn more about this condition and how it is treated from Dr. Rey Bosita, Spine Surgeon at Texas Back Institute.
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[@bedbackandbeyond]

Herniating a disc was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Having back surgery was emotionally traumatic. I felt so alone and scared. That was 2019. I am now pain free and living a normal life. YOU can get there too! You will not be stuck in this pain forever!

[@DakaliLifeStyle]

God bless hope nothing but the best in health for you

[@toddleychaos7698]

I am 40 male and have had pain now for over 3 months lower back almost like kidney area but feels like the muscles are very stiff and pain is extreme. 6 visits to chiropractor and still not any better so I think dr visit may be needed. I just hate going and then they say it could be a million things.

[@meghana1113]

How did you cure it??

[@bedbackandbeyond]

@@meghana1113 I had a microdiscectomy

[@samcade4658]

I'm very happy to hear that worked for you...I also have S1 L5 and L6 issues. I'm just nervous for the recovery and if it will actually work. Steroid injections only make it worse

[@andreaberryman5354]

I went to ER to get pain checked out that happened suddenly at work doing heavy lifting. They claimed to Medicare they "examined" and "treated" me when they did not even touch my back. They stuffed me in a back room, then discharged me. What is the pain like??? Still hurts horribly today.

[@nightblade237]

If it hurts the most while not bending see a real doctor

[@commoveo1]

I’m looking for a horse doctor! Mine causes me unbearable pain but since this opioid thing the doctors act like it’s all in my head! Believe me I have always been able to take pain. I iron worked for 35 years and while the quacks try to tell me it’s in my head ha I’d like to see them do the job I did for 35 years just one day so I could laugh! There will be one day they will be their turn!

[@danielaguilar7781]

I swear I was in denial for 2 years, I’m 22 and at age 20 I remember starting to get aggressive back pains while offloading trailers by hand, I would get burning sensation going from my lower left side of my back all the way through my left leg, I didn’t want to believe I had back problems, I thought to myself there’s no way I’m too young to have back problems, 2 years later and I still get that same sensation after a couple hours of standing, if I’m not waking around at least a bit during my shift then it gets worse by the end of the day smh the worst feeling ever

[@TexasBack]

Sorry to hear that, if you would like a consultation with a specialist, call us at 972-608-5000 or visit texasback.com

[@hunteranthony9181]

I’m in the same exact situation with my lower back at 22 starting at 19 with landscaping…unbearable

[@pritpalsingh1960]

What did you do about that to fix it bro?

[@danielaguilar7781]

@@pritpalsingh1960 haven’t gone to get it checked out, but I’ve been doing sciatic nerve stretches and they been helping a little but I’m just hanging in there lol

[@ishastha6640]

how are you now

[@THEMUSCLEHAMSTER15]

Honestly. Physical Therapy is the best bet or surgery. Not meds or needles.

[@LoganSuzuki-hy6wu]

Natural, holistic methods can be more sustainable and pleasant in the long run

[@michaelflores572]

I’m having the same problem. The pain is unbearable. It feels like stabbing right above my left shoulder blade. It feels like my arm is being torn off. I’m getting spasms and Flare ups in the front of my traps. The only comfort is when I apply ice and my wife messages the area where it flares up. This happened last Wednesday and the pain is still the same.

[@lazyrohan8205]

That sounds like a terrible experience. I hope you are doing well now. If possible, please post an update.

[@TheWakeUpBoyy]

How are you know ?

[@michaelflores572]

I had surgery with Deuk spine institute in Melbourne FL. Minimal invasive with laser technology. Unfortunately I rehurniated shortly after and had to have another surgery. The first one was July 27 and the second was October 3. I’m doing well now with all symptoms gone besides small amount of numbness in my thumb and pointer finger. The first surgery cost me $29,000 and the second was $21,000. No lifting more than 20lbs for 6 weeks and then nothing over 40lbs for 1 year. Neck brace for the first 6 weeks.

[@TheWakeUpBoyy]

@@michaelflores572 good to hear you are doing well.

[@fajarkakakhel6798]

@@michaelflores572 Insane, can’t imagine what you went through. Hope you’re doing much better now.

[@loriduhaime9583]

I have that below my buttock very very painful I have had it over a year now and I'm going to see a physchio in a month I'm taking pain medications it sucks to have it by the time I'm done work my back is out sometimes I can barely walk and at times it puts pressure on my spine so my back really goes out and it affects ur legs too I hope they can find a better solution instead of surgery someday

[@projectzgb7482]

I'm getting a major trapped nerve or sciatica in my left buttock and leg , its been like it for about two weeks now, i damaged my back in may and it still hasn't healed, I'm going to book a mri scan to see if i have a herniated disc , im doing physio and its just giving me flare ups to the point i cant move and hardly walk

[@blackpython2006]

He offered no solutions thats the pharmaceutical company talking

[@MfoThethird2.0]

Are u smoking crack He gave everything that medicine have to offer From conservative treatment to drugs up to surgeries Stop being fake deep ignorant

[@kaitlin8669]

He did say physical therapy

[@zerocal76]

He said: activity modification and physical therapy. Pay full attention to the content if you're going to criticize

[@mal9609]

I’m always find ones in the lower back, I’m always searching for the upper back one but there are never any videos or articles on it

[@TexasBack]

Thank you so much for your response. We have a video with Dr. Kevin Ju that discusses cervical disc herniations. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5-1p4Gjrd-FmdEsi=eCmO2SJBrw7qis_7

[@juanpadilla8408]

Hello, where can i get this treatment in California. Im 20 years old and my mri diagnosed a herniated disc with 2.2mm opening which was causing my pain. I have stopped working out and sports and the pain has basically decreased dramatically.

[@jossuegarzon6476]

Yes !!!! I’m 20 years old as well and I’ve been having a herniated disc since 2018 summer and since than I haven’t been able to heal it .

[@juanpadilla8408]

@@jossuegarzon6476 hey i got mine winter 2019 and although I still feel small pain between my lower back and buttcheckI have gotten way better. Im looking at about 3-5 months for me to be fully healed. Let me know how your procress is going Ive been doing some home workouts that have been working great.

[@jt6761]

@@juanpadilla8408 where did it hurt? Your middle back like spinal? Or the sides of your back?

[@romeob3772]

W44 p

[@andreshernandez5667]

@@juanpadilla8408how are you doing? Did you fully recover?

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Thank you

[@filemonrobles599]

What specifically Dr do we request to see for herniated disc or pinch nerves and inflammation on spinal cord area for treatment and prevention on warser things of this kind

[@melmcg383]

Orthopedic surgeon

[@terrencemilton5088]

Good to know...

[@Tazz45]

L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse dise annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear patent. I have my big toe numb and I feel numb around that areas of the big toe and calf sore. Does it need surgery? Or can heal by itself? Been on this since January I already had 3 injections and Theraphy

[@TexasBack]

Hi, each patient's treatment plan should be customized to their condition and outcome goals. Please speak with your spine surgeon about the best treatment options for your condition. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a spine care specialist please give us a call at 972-608-5000 Thanks

[@mariejdt]

Why wouldn’t you do the MRI before everything ??

[@footyball66]

that's the question I have.... I have already spent $2000 on private physio/chiropractic/osteopath and seen no improvement with anything they have done or told me to do..... now I have to have a scan to find out what's going on. I just wasted a fortune.

[@andrewarmstrong9194]

It's called milking your wallet

[@geralinefrancis978]

My husband right now is suffering to a severe illness called herniated disc, he has a muscle cramps also in his whole body. We do nor have enough money to bring him to the hospital, the only thing I did is to hired a physical therapist (chiropractor), I paid him 10,500 for 12 weeks. He did a walk slowly, but after 4 weeks of session he suffered a severe muscle cramps. He needs to buy a potassium which he takes so that the pain will stop but sad to say when I told my son to buy that particular medicine it is out of stock. I am a private school teacher, please help me, any small amount you can give is really a great help for my family. Thank you very much and God bless you all!

[@kurtholus]

Chiropractors and physical therapists are not the same thing. Chiropracty is a pseudoscience and you got ripped off. If you could pay that much for that you could've seen a doctor. Such a confusing comment.

[@AltitudeOdyssey]

BS story.

[@erinbeltran1820]

Not sure this makes sense. Buy potassium? You can buy that ANYWHERE for a few dollars. Potassium doesn’t stop muscle cramps but a mixture of electrolytes (magnesium, sodium and potassium)

[@jonathanpatrick2729]

Asian scam artist

[@Toni_850]

I don't know what's worse my back pain or my legs the numbness making me lose my mind I threw my back out a month ago twice

[@TexasBack]

We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing those symptoms, if you would like to reach out for a consultation please call 972-608-5100.

[@triciahaigwo9621]

Does it cause fatigue too?

[@LowStyleMac]

Probably doesn’t help that I have scoliosis I got slipped disc a few years ago and just got another one

[@iancunicolae2626]

Hi I am 45 and i went on one of those kids obstacle courses on the water, i fell between 2 tubes that you were supposed to jump from one to the other, and my face and legs were held in place slightly as i fell through the tubes , as my back and body bent backwards so that it can fall down in the water. I felt a hot pain like it was 200F degrees. I thought i broke my back, but i was able to move my feet, i wasn't paralyzed! and i was able to walk. The first 3 days were painful but i could still walk, most of the pain went away, but now 3 weeks in I still feel stiff, and pain. I started taking ibuprofen and it helps a lot, if i don't take it , the lower back feels very tight and limits my mobility in terms of how far i can move in all directions. I will get it checked out, but just curious what do you think it is? is it muscle sprain? strain ? a disk problem? I can jug for a few min and i don't feel any sharp pain from my back

[@TexasBack]

Hi, each patient's treatment plan should be customized to their condition and outcome goals. Please speak with your spine surgeon about the best treatment options for your condition. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a spine care specialist please give us a call at 972-608-5000 Thanks

[@MidorisArtPage]

It could be muscle spasms or nerve damage

[@jonathanjames3742]

Tens Machines work WONDERS as well as ice packs.

[@krisradjpaul278]

I believe I have this problem can anybody tell me if it causes cold feet?

[@yvettehitchman5681]

I have this condition, I suffer with cold feet,doctor hasn't confirmed it's linked 😮

[@kingzakkuu7844]

Yea I have a small disk herniation according to my doctor. It’s not like the most painful thing but it’s just so annoying and it brings a lot of discomfort. When I tend to bend forward and stay like that for a while my legs to tend to hurt and feel numb and tingly. And at work I have to be standing for 8 hours, so my back is literally on fire by the end of the day. The only relief I get is when I pop my back. I’ve had two of those injections already and my back still hurts. Honestly feel like the pain has gotten worse since the injections.

[@TheChrismasCow]

My exact struggle. I’m trying to figure out the pain from standing

[@joselaynez1579]

Might need to find another job where u are not standing 8 hrs a day. Trust me if u keep putting pressure or overwork those discs,u are only doing more damaged. I just parted ways with my employer after workers comp settlement. My injury was for repetitive movement as an Amazon driver for 6 and a half years. After 1 year and 6 months off from work am not supposed to bend down,twist my back,or lift items over 25 lbs or my backs stars hurting, also if I sit at the eating table I will start having discomfort after 10 mins. I wished the doctors had warned me before I got to this point. I feel like even work places should have posters warning employees of what signs to look for,for back deterioration

[@DingDong2-iy7vb]

How are you doing now?

[@laurenmorgana6429]

You should definitely change your job. No suffering is worth a paycheck and the cost will get way higher if it gets worse. I can’t continue at mine.. work as a waitress for 20 years I quit .. found another job not better in question of standing up as well for 9 hours straight! Now I found a good job but because I hurt myself in the past even 6h30 seems too much with always bending down maybe 50 times or more a day and carrying many things .. I can’t do it anymore… I fear of getting even worse .. I have tingle legs and feet and huge lower back pain after work now😢 We are not cattle Take all good care of yourself ❤

[@laurenmorgana6429]

@@joselaynez1579 Totally agree! I quit mine too! They don’t really care They use us and throw us away when broken 😞

[@Vectorman2X]

bulging disc and you will have some problems when you step to the next level of herniation you pretty much facked for good

[@joselaynez1579]

I agree, I had pain that would come and go for about a year,but the pain was never extreme, so I just kept on going to my job, not knowing I was only doing more damage to my discs, I was able to bend down repeatedly,lift without any pain, but one day while working , I felt a warm sensation all over my back, since that day I haven’t been the same, my back will start to hurt if I bend down repeatedly,or if I sit the wrong way or in a hard area,am not able to run as I used to also. 3 years since this happened to me and I haven’t healed . I just learned not to do certain movements that will make my back hurt.take care people

[@introvertedcrow]

Informative but the dialog is very repetitive at times

[@TheMarshy-wb7wu]

What! I have 5 slip disc & can’t even dress self stand for long sit for long I Can’t twist lean award even use the toilet properly & even walking is a task for me & you say exercise😢 here in AUSTRALIA I can’t even get pain killers for my back I just do nothing now days’ I’m fucked

[@TGrizzly-u5e]

Isaiah 41:10 - God strengthens you So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. God has promised us His strength. He will never give you a trial you are unable to handle. I love you 🙏🏽

[@movies_clips876]

You're not alone.... I've been suffering from herniated dics for 2years