Will Your Disc Heal. It Depends. Bulge? Herniation? Protrusion? Extrusion? Sequestration?

Will Your Disc Heal. It Depends. Bulge? Herniation? Protrusion? Extrusion? Sequestration?
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[@tampaflorida33610]

You guys gave me some hope. I'm gonna continue exercising everyday better than relying on surgery or medication. I will not give up, and for those who needs to do surgery or take medication for it, guess what, you are still alive and you will be fine.

[@JohnnyZenith]

I'm getting desperate with mine.

[@matthewkirby5394]

@@JohnnyZenith how are you now?

[@tampaflorida33610]

@@pame1799 From my perspective, I noticed that, good sleep, long walks, and healthy food (less carbs, more proteins fruits ang veggies), took care of my inflammation, I hope you guys try that and see a difference

[@rabiaalaroui]

@@tampaflorida33610 how are you doing? did you heal completely?

[@kaonni1228]

Im suffering one too and im hoping to heal from any exercise than surgery :( can you suggest some utube vids exercise that can help? thanks

[@makeupisamber]

Being 24 with a herniated disc as a dancer and yoga instructor has been really hard on me unfortunately I was hit by a car on my bike and now my life has been changed I hope everyone can find some healing with their discs I still try to exercise everyday but man does it hurt after doing anything.

[@SushantMishra1996]

Hey Amber. How are you doing now?

[@johnbr59]

Sorry to hear it, it's a bad injury. It'd be fine if it healed *completely* but unfortunately it doesn't

[@rashmikaira]

on the same boat at 25yrs !

[@adventuresofbabyleonardoth5953]

Keep fighting and I will pray for you

[@collegefraud1308]

Amber I totally under stand, I did muaythai and jiu jitsu training every other day as well as doing outdoor activities often. It's so devastating :(. I had a surgery a month and a half ago and it actually reherniated 😢 it's so painful.

[@Fckgenetics2023]

I should get a commission. Ive been referring my patients to your videos since 2019. You guys really are the best in the business. Thanks ❤

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!!

[@mumtazmerchant5152]

I got all information about Slip disk through this video. Thanks.

[@sandip17]

Excellent review! This is the best channel for back pains sciatica

[@Celestethebestinthewest]

Do you have Patreon? Lol

[@JulieDillonj2d2]

Me too!

[@kasunperera7764]

I wish you both all the success in every category that can mention in this life because i was suffering and stressed out because of this herniated disc but your advices giving me hope. God bless you BOB and BRAD

[@chloevance5573]

You guys are the best and you explain things in layman’s terms which is so appreciated. Thank you for all you do and the positive impact you’re making !

[@SomarDee]

I wish my doctors would explain things the way you two explain. Thank you

[@JmagzBisaya]

Almost 6 months from being bedridden for a week or 2. It was the worst pain. Now back to playing basoetball. Thanks guys.

[@bradentoncane8830]

I’ve been on bed rest for 2 weeks. Worst pain ever. I have to work on my feet. I can’t walk but 2-3 mins before the pain comes back. Did yours gradually get better after the 2 weeks??? How long did it take

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@Jonnybravo589]

Perfect watch for my MRI Monday.

[@IvanGueorguiev]

Great content! Wondering if you guys can talk about a T5, T6 disc herniation? Particularly things to avoid doing to make it worse and exercises to help heal🙏🙏

[@dbaider9467]

Greetings from Ireland - with a bad back. This vid was completely charming and informative.

[@esterjoy7534]

This video was very informative. I was able to follow along and reference my MRI results. This helped me understand that what I have is a disc extrusion, and that it is a 70 percent chance of it healing without surgery. I feel much more hopeful and informed. Thank you.

[@BobandBrad]

Glad we could help.

[@karengreen5670]

You guys are amazing! I have an extruded/sequestered disc and you give me hope .. Thank you so much for your videos :)

[@CarlaTravels]

Yes please do a 50+ disc video. I have most of my neck herniated and my doctor recommended surgery. I have faith in PT though

[@BobandBrad]

Will add to our to do list!

[@mlm10000]

I had a herniated disc with nerve damage to the c6-c7 root with severe tricep weakness. Most would have had surgery but my ortho provider PA for some reason said wait and see. I went to PT and the pain went away with radial nerve glides and other exercises and now the pain is gone and my strength is almost back to normal. Good luck!

[@normafernandez8520]

How are you feeling now?

[@may091985]

I too had sciatic pain for the past three months, even single day it seemed like the pain level was the same until i started doing some exercises that are on this channel, and I also switched to sleeping on the floor with minimal cushioning and I can tell you today, it’s been four days, I haven’t had a challenging sciatic pain in those four days. It feels great. Thank you Bob and Brad.

[@BobandBrad]

You’re welcome 😊

[@NurseTahirih]

:o

[@ritulalchandani8555]

Pls guide me too... I have been In this pain since August means 5 months.... Tell us all about ur diet also.... I m also doing these exercises and walking for around 6 km daily.... Thanks for encouraging us.

[@TonyStark-sj3kl]

Wait, so, sleeping on your back, flat on the floor helped???

[@may091985]

@@TonyStark-sj3kl I’m not sure that was the only reason, but I feel it helped overall, I have now switched to a firm mattress.

[@gar351]

I am a 51 year old male, been in the HVAC industry all my life. I have experienced sciatic pain periodically through the years. I had a major bout with it this evening after and before the end of the work day. I looked up things to do to help with it and you guys video came up. I have to say I am impressed with the knowledge I have gained and i am feeling less pain now after doing some of the excersises that you have shown in your videos. I never knew about any of this stuff. Just know I have to keep working, and your resource I believe will help me. Thanks for what you do!!!

[@evefairy7740]

how do you deal with painful flare ups ? im pushing through it without any medication.

[@gar351]

@@evefairy7740 What worked for me was the lay flat on your stomach do a half pushup where your middle area is still laying flat...helped for me. I know everyone is different though, I can just say the pain was so bad I had no hope but with the exercise I mentioned above worked for me this time. Watch all these guys videos to see all the different approaches to the problem. I know it hurts!!! Just all the advice I can give! Wish you the best!

[@Tpete811]

About 2 years ago I did an mri of my lumbar, the results were: A grade 1 retrolisthesis of L5 on S1 Modic type II, large inferiorly extruded central to right paracentral disc protrusion with near-complete obliteration of the spinal canal at the L5-S1 in part aggravated by ligamentum flavum hypertrophy at the inferior endplate L5 level, L5-S1 severe central spinal stenosis at the superior endplate to the midportion of S1, there was additional severe spinal stenosis. There was deformity of the thecal site displaced posteriorly towards the left with moderate right and severe left foraminal narrowing with impingement of the exiting left L5 nerve root. The overall size of the large disc herniation was 2.9 cm x 1.4cm AP x 1.7cm transverse. Two rounds of PT and a lumbar discectomy later (1yr 3mo post-op) and I get another mri: L5-S1, there is disc bulge with central disc extrusion with minimal caudal migration. Mild central canal stenosis with moderate left neural foraminal stenosis. So while the surgery did improve things, it didn't end up being what my surgeon promised me. I want to make sense of what can be done now, I'm getting a lumbar facet injection, I need to get straight talk on this, my options are limited at present(insurance) so a second opinion is out. I need to know so I can advocate for my health properly. Please Bob and Brad, help me understand can I get rid of the nerve pain, can this heal? Will I need surgery again? HELP!

[@matthewkirby5394]

Avoid surgery. I had 2...and 15 years later get episodes once a year that takes a month or 2 to become tolerable. Watch Dr Bergman videos and you will see the big picture.

[@fakerkhuzam9878]

Great explanation, thanks a lot

[@cookiemama4]

I have an L5 herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve so painfully, I can hardly walk, and I need a wheelchair in stores. I've had it for 3 months with nothing done, because of "office politics" at the pain clinic! I'll soon have a steroid injection, but every day is agony! I want to start your videos on physical therapy, but where do I start? You guys are lifesavers! You gave me hope, so I'm pushing off surgery as long as possible.. Where do I start? I'm 68. 🤯

[@Christine-xl8ly]

this video totally gave me HOPE...still waiting to get in for an MRI. Fingers crossed. Doing McKenzie exercises every 2 hrs. Sciatica improving

[@arsh4dkhan]

How are you now?

[@skyman3083]

@@arsh4dkhan +1

[@flyaar7]

@@arsh4dkhan +1

[@MsPopo81]

Update?

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@jimagent1826]

Good stuff. Had surgery 12 years ago. Still have issues. Any information on spinal stenosis and foraminal stenosis would be appreciated. Agree to go to PT first. I went PT, shots then needed the surgery. Even if you have the surgery PT will help in the future. Doing my stretching daily helps, but if you skip you pay.

[@vlsr71]

Did you get a dicectomy? No issues?

[@patriciaortiz1683]

Look at KZbin best practice health dr.Dan he has a lot of information

[@bernadinomiranda5313]

Thank you guys Cleared so much for me

[@jda7499]

God Bless you both !! I have recently had a l5/s1 sequestered disc with l5 root compression sciatica. 3 days rest and 8 days on painkillers. Started routine walking on 3rd day with 2000 steps and upto 10000 steps on day 30. Only one pregabalin tablet at night to relax the nerve. The PACMANs are eating up the soft tissue sequestered off the disc. I intend to do an mri after 6 mths to check on it. Thanks to your videos I have been watching them since 4 years ai knew exactly what to do. I only have EHL on right toe now and doing various exercises to get the power fully back. God Bless you both. ❤️

[@SanjaySingh-qt3rm]

What excercise you are doing....I have central disc protrusion at l4-l5 i don't have pain...but stiffness and little weakness in left leg....first few days i have pain in low back...now its gone...only experience little pain while bending forward...I hope it doesn't get worse with time..

[@mohamedgabal6333]

@@SanjaySingh-qt3rm same here

[@augen8819]

How are You doing now

[@afsalplr001]

​@@SanjaySingh-qt3rmhow are u now , I am having broad based central disc protrusion L5-S1.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now

[@stevenpanter46]

Praise the lord, I thought I had the worse type of herniating but I actually don’t. Thanks so much

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How did you know you didn't had the worse type of herniation??

[@user-ze1mp8zb2z]

I suffered a bulge 13 years ago that took almost one and half years, now two months ago I experienced disc extrusion and that's painful like hell you can't move your head or hand because of pain. After MRI I met doc and he told about surgery I was in shock, then I met a therapist and told him about the case he assured me it will be done without surgery. Now after 1 & half month alhamdulillah I am walking sitting and I feel 70-75 % better than before. Here I would like to tell everyone that even you are going with surgery your 70% problem will not be solved without therapy.

[@user-jr2sd3ig8v]

Still be cautious .u get better and beter but be cautious for about a year .even if u had no pain

[@user-ze1mp8zb2z]

@@user-jr2sd3ig8v yes sure.

[@BendnStretchwithSue]

Neat information! 👍

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

very informative thank you

[@ditz3nfitness]

Hi Bob & Brad I've had chronic pain in the middle of my lumbar, out to my right butt, down the back of the right hamstring, and into my right foot. Everything since May 2022. I start to worry if I'll ever get back to feeling pain-free. I have 2x disc bulges, degenerative changes, and an annular fissure from an MRI I got in September as pain didn't get better... Annular fissure to the right in my L5-S1 disc. The pain came as I did a heavy set on deadlifts and suddenly felt a sharp pain. Been in pain ever since... I've tried chiropractic care, and have also done physiotherapy. Both without luck. Also have done core strengthening and McKenzie press ups. No luck there either. I'm about to give up on life, but I REALLY DON'T WANT to get surgery. I don't have bowel problems so my doctor says she won't even considerate surgery, as it's only done on people who have bowel problems, like holding urine in, etc. Cheers from Denmark

[@priyankaadhikari396]

How are you doing now. Still in pain or recovered?

[@craigstephenmcdonald9915]

Im about to visit the dr for results of MRI. Perfect timing!

[@craigstephenmcdonald9915]

L 1/2 endplate undulation mild disc degen. L2/3 small osseous L3/4 developmenttal narrow canal L 4/5 disc bulge and more L 4/5 large hyperintense disc extrusion ect All good!

[@dynamoksanimation9409]

@@craigstephenmcdonald9915 RIP

[@tawahalp4716]

Ok I’m extremely confused Thank you so much for this video

[@kylekeller8861]

I was in serious pain for years because of my sciatica. In fact, that’s how I found this KZbin channel. Ended up in near paralysis and had an emergency micro discectomy surgery due to severe disc herniation (kept getting worse and worse). Been free of nerve pain for five months now! Still recovering from the surgery and learning how to walk normal again. It’s embarrassing to be 32 years old walking like an old man

[@CarlaTravels]

Im in the same boat except I haven’t gotten the surgery yet. Im 36 :-/

[@kylekeller8861]

@@CarlaTravels I’m very sorry to hear that. Have you tried the steroid injections yet? They didn’t help me even seem to make the pain go through the roof. It’s no way to live I’m so thankful that the surgery worked.

[@CarlaTravels]

@@kylekeller8861 Im so happy that you are no longer suffering with this pain. I had one steroid injection so far. It helped as far as now I can move my neck but the pain is still the same Did your hands go numb too? It’s been really tough :-(

[@kylekeller8861]

@@CarlaTravels my pain radiated from my right sciatic nerve. The pain wrapped around my right leg but the pain was so intense for months I didn’t notice any tingling or numbness. After the surgery, and even now, my right foot feels like it’s “asleep”. My toes are numb. I think the surgeon called this neuropathy and it might be this way permanently.Hopefully your injections give you some lasting relief and quality of life. It’s unbelievable to read about so many people being affected by such horrible pain that can’t be controlled.

[@CarlaTravels]

@@kylekeller8861 oh wow what a journey you are in. I’m so sorry this happened to you and it truly hurts my heart so many are in the same or similar boat as us. Nobody should have to suffer this agony. Physical pain sometimes becomes chronic and affects brain health. I’ve been noticing I’ve become filled with despair. My hope for a life where I can work and do daily tasks average people take for granted is a feet for me. Sometimes I really want to die so I don’t feel this pain anymore

[@JeffWardMusic]

Very glad I watched this guys, thanks! My L3 lumbar disc is sequestrated so I'm hoping I'm in the 96% not the 4%...! Opposite logic to when I'm buying lottery ticket, of course!

[@michelles1517]

You have given me so hope after I just found out I have 9 herniated disc’s! 😞

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now?? Hope you're doing good

[@hoehoe360]

how you doin now?

[@chuckruscher7135]

Please provide a link or more information about the research, THANKS!

[@dmcalignments8385]

Thanks so much for all your awesome tips. Yes you can heal discs, there are holistics and homeopathic injections under the skin, called PRP or traumeel injections. I have a hand strain sprain from work, a very painful trigger thumb. I.just had some PRP done and started to have less pain and more flexibility. It can also be done on the spine!!! 🤞🌺🌺🌹.

[@TLSPMardyBum86]

Would you please post a citation (or even better, a link) to the study you mention early in the video?

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

I love the pics description

[@andrewhoffmeyer3155]

At 11:28 you mentioned "stenosis", what is that? My MRI reading mentioned "spinal canal stenosis" and "recess stenosis" as well as "annular fissure". What do those mean? I know I could Google that, but I trust your articulate responses more than the interwebs. Thanks! (I had the microdiscectomy and the same disc has re-herniated (within 6 months). This cleared up so much about my MRI, and was so helpful! I was terrified because I now have a sequester, which I thought was as bad as it could. I'm so glad you showed me otherwise.)

[@Kurt22ism]

I had to have an operation age 34. The pain got worse couldn't walk. Now 37 I still have pain in the L5 area not as bad tho thankfully. A day without thoughts of back pain would be a huge surprise.

[@Cynthbirdlover]

Was it a disectomy on L4 L5? I’m scared to get it 😢we’re you able to walk after the operation how many days later?

[@Kurt22ism]

@@Cynthbirdlover your screwed for about 2-3weeks. I turned the lounge into a bedroom. You will get drugs to help sleep and recover. Ur an old fowbie after the op. You want crutches but they won't supply because you need to be walking to help with recovery. You will struggle to walk down steps for the matter anywhere. You will need support from the other half if you have one. You are pretty well screwed so lots of netflix, popcorn, lying down. You must move tho. You need to walk up and down the hallway to help move the back muscles as often as possible. I would most definitely have it again. I'm all about maintaining the area now.

[@Cynthbirdlover]

@@Kurt22ism oh dear thank you so much. I’m scared now. I’m a walking girl I can’t be in bed for that long. I’d go crazy. Should I avoid this surgery? My leg foot is hurting from the sciatic nerve being pushed by the disc.

[@Kurt22ism]

@@Cynthbirdlover just get it done. Walking will be more enjoyable after the healing process is complete. You should feel instant relief after the op but it's the actual op process that needs healing not so much the disc. I had laser eye surgery too. Best thing ever. You just need to believe in it. Thousands of ppl have been through this op. Mine started out as pain then few months later I couldn't walk. After been seen to the doc booked me I was done within 2 weeks. Before it gets worse get it done now.

[@TheRuthyc]

Oh bad for me! Almost all of my discs are bulging in the thoracic spine and hitting the spinal cord. I have the worst pain and for 4 years. I thought it would shrink back but only a 13% chance of healing? Bob and Brad, do you have any help for me, exercise etc.?

[@GalidorDragon]

You guys have been my teachers and companions through 7 weeks of excruciating pain due to a severe extruded disc on my lumbar spine, I will be getting surgery since nothing made it better, but I learned so much from you!

[@pb4travel]

How are you now?

[@GalidorDragon]

@@pb4travel got a microdiscectomy, walked out of the hospital the next day, no more pain! I'm doing very well, it's been 3 months since, although I do have restrictions on some actions, I'm happy there's no pain :)

[@pb4travel]

@@GalidorDragon so there was no surgery needed?

[@GalidorDragon]

@@pb4travel in my case yes, there was a severely extruded disc and I couldn't walk or do anything at all. It was microdiscectomy.

[@pb4travel]

@@GalidorDragon good to hear! Had to Google what it means but now I understood. Well atleast you are fine now, god bless you sir!

[@edgarperez]

I hope they’re giving away non herniated disc real soon😂

[@larry_white]

Any info on a popping lower back? I can flex my abs and it seems to “pop my lower back into place”. I also get a good decompression pop a few times a day hanging from a pull-up bar.

[@mattb9664]

It depends. You need to follow Bob and Brad's exercises frequently, and get yourself some proper footwear inserts. And get comfortable with doing yoga and doing spinal twists. If your body is young enough, then yes I'd say it's possible.

[@MsPopo81]

Yoga caused my disc bulge

[@bluequest22]

😂😂 This is how school should've been man. Thanks, prayers to everyone healing.

[@gauravshinde1028]

God bless you both . ❤️❤️😭

[@BettyHorn]

I don't know what kind I had, but it was so bad I lost the use of my right leg and had foot drop. And I had never been in so much pain in my life. The doctor said if I hadn't had the surgery when I did, I would have spent the rest of my life in a wheelchair.

[@BobandBrad]

Very sorry to hear that

[@SanjaySingh-qt3rm]

How are you now after surgery

[@BettyHorn]

@@SanjaySingh-qt3rm well, I've managed to stay out of a wheelchair for the past 26 years.....at least for that. I've had other untelated health issues that took me off my feet, and I have had other back surgeries, but again, unrelated.

[@pb4travel]

@@BettyHorn you okay bow?

[@BettyHorn]

@@pb4travel for the most part. I have since been bedridden for almost 4 years, had 4 strokes, and broken my back 4 times. I also almost died from severe malnutrition. Turns out I'm allergic to animal products. Ever since going WFPB, my health has improved exponentially. I have residual issues, but I'm so much better now! Thanks for asking!

[@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879]

Anyone with disc problems should see a therapist and see if they can use a reverse hyper machine from Westside barbell. It traction’s out the spine and strengthens the glutes hams and back all at once.

[@emilykirkham571]

This sounds awesome, I will try it at my gym.

[@jackie9867]

This was so informative. I was injured in 2013 as a CNA. I Have 3 bulging discs and 4 protrusions, all in my C-spine. I went to the physical therapy which made it worse but the chiro definitely helped 3x a week for months on end. Now I cant afford it and I go to PM. I haven't had an MRI since 2016 but I'd love to see what's going on because the nerve pain is insane at times. Why does insurance have to suck? Lol

[@symbologee]

They just want you out...all insurance's are worthless imo. They're vampyric even. The whole system is corrupt af. I'm not negative, I'm just real.

[@milekrizman]

What is CNA?

[@nildadel9795]

@@milekrizman people who take care old people . There is a lot lifting there so usually people end up with back issues .

[@MiZzThANGz21]

If I have had bulging and herniated discs for 5 years now will they heal? Major one 7 mm disc extrusion on L4-L5

[@leemack7399]

Thanks Bob and Brad I have a disc herniation generation I'm pretty sure I won't need surgery What are your thoughts on the matter l5s1

[@WolfofNightMusic]

Hi there, long time watcher of your channel which has helped a lot. I do have 1 question. commuting to work, I have an undiagnosed back problem which I think is a protruding disk. if I stand from seating, then I feel quite a bit of back stiffness, which isn't usually bad pain so long as I get up in a slow controlled way. second day of work and I am now having a day off to recover. The work is light and the company is working with me to find me something so it doesn't happen again. Now to the question. Would it be beneficial to get an electric bike and travel to work that way? I don't drive because of the strain on my back from driving, also travelling long journey on the bus triggers the pain too.

[@Bmeriem2009]

Thank you so much for this video. It explains clearly the different types of herniated disc. What happens if a 90 years old suffers from a extrusion? What do you recommend?

[@stephaniealvarado3652]

I have three herniated disc my L3 is a protrusion and L4,L5 with a herniated disc which is causing nerve pain. I am going to physical therapy and I am hoping I heal without having surgery so I can return to working out! Thank you for this video, it has given me hope! 🙏🏼😊

[@mihaelh6783]

Did it help?

[@stephaniealvarado3652]

@@mihaelh6783 Unfortunately it did not! I’m going back to physical therapy. On a plus side I am not worse!

[@mihaelh6783]

@@stephaniealvarado3652 Sad, same thing with me, at 20years old. Trying physical therapy before discsectomy... Hope you get better

[@stephaniealvarado3652]

@@mihaelh6783 I’m so sorry!! The PT should help. Hang in there! I’ll keep you in my prayers

[@mihaelh6783]

@@stephaniealvarado3652 I hope! And thanks, I hope you get better too... :)

[@i.am.maria.01]

Hope is what I need right now. Been watching most of your vids. Still can’t sleep at night for almost 2 weeks now because of the excruciating pain from my lower leg back dow to my toes… been doing McKenzie and somehow it helps. Did my xray and mri and doctor found a disc bulge n my lumbar 3&4. Waiting for my therapy approval. The pain is no joke 😭😭😭

[@dfy]

Hi Maria, How are you feeling now.. Are you starting to heal? Hang in there

[@i.am.maria.01]

@@dfy hello, been a month now and half. After 3 weeks im starting to see improvement everyday. I just need to strengthen my core muscles because im had lateral shift for first 3 weeks and cant walk/stand for too long. Now its like i feel good to walk but still there is sciatica sometimes and some muscle spasms at night. I hope it will heal soon

[@dfy]

@@i.am.maria.01 Great! Seems like you are putting in the time to properly heal and if you’re getting better that is a good sign. I bet you’ll eventually make a full recovery

[@i.am.maria.01]

@@dfy I hope so. Just trying to be positive knowing that Im living and working alone away from my family overseas. I almost gve up for first 3 weeks because of the excruciating pain, having lateral shift, cant stand/walk for 5mins more, and also waking up every 30mins at night due to sciatica and cramping. After those 3 weeks, I started to gain my positive vibes by watching lot of YT vids about sciatica healing, proper breathing, basic yoga pose for disc bulges, and most important I always ask God for my progress!

[@i.am.maria.01]

@@dfy thought i’ve read that once u r healed, you still have high risk of having it again so consistency is the key.

[@jessicarodgers873]

I would like to see that video of people's disc over 50

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

So if your disk don't have too much damage, Can it heal completel? I have a bad flare up of sciatic nerve, right now I cannot walk too much. I had real bad pain for 2 weeks but it has calm down a bit. Should I get Chiro care or Physical Therapy and massage. I am confused by all the videos I have seen on YT.

[@dragonrider9051]

Stay away from chiropractors at all cost, physical therapy and maintenance is key.

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

@@dragonrider9051 Thankyou very much!

[@dr6638]

Got a question for Bob or Brad. I have been having lower back issues mostly on left side. But it does go to the right side and then eventually both sides. I also have twitching in my calves constantly. I have been doing home PT and exercise. I am also not much overweight and I am active. I have gotten an MRI and also X-rays, they do not recommend surgery at this time. Have you seen this and what do you recommend anything?

[@rikybologna3579]

6:24 Hi from Italy, what's about Schmorl's hernia? My one happened some time after a vertebral body fracture (L1 upper side squashed), when the affected disc (T12-L1) herniated into the bone. Even it cannot provoke me pain directly by itself (no nerves are located into vertebral bodies) it reduced T12-L1 vertebrae space more than how much it just changed by vertebral body form modification (lower at its upper-front side and higher at its upper-back, further such a center hole). I have not realize yet if anulus is present at lower/upper disc parts too, so if nucleus went into L1 vertebral body "drilling" anulus or if it was inevitable just because no anulus part is present under/over the disc (I am suppoaing that vertebral body bone may does this function by itself). So, I do not know if my disc will become inevitably dessicated or if it just may work as before the fracture. I was an atlhete until 6 month ago and I am hoping to do it again. Sorry for my grammar mistakes and I hope that you may do a video about Schmorl's hernia (fracture/no fracture related both). Thank you.

[@patriciacorbeil3172]

Personally, however important the teachings of this particular message; just wanted to hear the Intro 😀

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome!

[@sourgummy1010]

I have to bend forward for my job to wash my dogs in the salon I’ve been suffering from disk bulge and degeneration for a year and always have pain closer to my rear though I think it’s just the degeneration hurting I’ve been going to Chiropractor and nothing works.

[@shariahcastro3747]

i have disc herniation c4-c6, dehydrated disc seen in a mri, im always in pain after a finish some medications. pls advise the best thing to do. thank you guys.

[@Shaniyah08]

Just left the hospital I got a CTScan. I have 2 bulging disc. I am so scared and worried. This pain is brutal.

[@friendforlife3321]

I’m so sorry to hear this :( I just said a prayer for you. Please read Maria’s comments ( it’s a bit up further) and she shares the exercises she did to recover from bulging discs

[@timschannel910]

I have had a bulging disc from my 20 and am 49 now. I hurt all the time. I have had PT and MRI and shots and all over the years with not getting any better. I hurt 24-7 am now taking medication again and it's not helping. It's touching a nerve in Lower back L4 L5 and S1

[@LD-uz5pc]

I believe a few of days ago I herniated my disc by stretching too far back while laying in bed. I'll be seeing a doctor for it tomorrow. I'm wondering though if the pain will go away? The pain has lessened. It went from an 8/10 and now it's a 6/10.

[@Lara-vn3fd]

Thank you for all of this information. I’ve been having pain in my lower back for months now especially bending forward. I lost a lot of mobility as well. I’m now doing McKenzie exercises and they really work wonders. Feeling a lot better, all though some pain still remains and gets stronger throughout the day if I’m not doing the exercises. I hope it will heal soon… I think it’s weird to hear that the disc “bulge” being the least dangerous one has the lowest probability of healing on its own 😳

[@LegolasuS]

Yes how is it possible ? They could have explained why the least injury is the one that has the lowest chance to heal on its own What do they mean that it will not heal on its own but maybe do heal faster if given the proper treatment ?

[@karanvats4830]

hope you're doing better now.

[@HarshaVardhan-dq8fp]

What are the chances of a disc protrusion recurring.Does it ever fully become normal as before

[@gauravshinde1028]

Everytime I feel low . I watch a Bob n Brad video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anime-nn9kl]

The intro jingle always makes me smile. 😁

[@ThonColinFilms]

How long does the reabsorption take? I have an annular tear since a year ago and it keeps re-tearing. Currently can’t sit or stand or walk. 7 weeks on and I don’t feel I’m making any progress.

[@christinalemke7729]

I've had 3 failed cervical surgeries but my disc c6 c7 after slip and fall was sitting on nerve root and said it was my only option ACDF but due to DDD & spinal stenosis arthritis etc all discs above needed 2 more surgeries & 3 fusion's & Never got releif ☹️

[@shirleymason7697]

I’m sorry. Wish I could help.

[@seanlatterson]

BOB AND BRAD What about schmorls nodes disc hernation? Bob and Brad never talk about scmorls nodes disc hernation vertical hernation nucleus leaks into endplate into adjacent bone marrow .. CAN YOU PLEASE COVER THIS TOPIC SCHMORLS NODES BOB AND BRAD? THANK YOU

[@maryelizabeth1229]

Can using an inversion table help with a bulging L4-L5 disc? Is it safe to use? I have one - just not sure if I can safely use it!

[@joshvaldez8455]

thank you for this video. but to be clear, Protrusion, extrusion and sequestration is the different stages/types of disc herniation?

[@dufitumukizafred2475]

Yes

[@Venstaugon]

I have dessicated disc with posterior Central disc protrusion with annular tear, modic endplate signal change and hypertrophy flavum is seen on l4-l5 about a year and 2 months. I did not go for any surgery. Lower back near to the hip area still feel sour and tight till date. Is this consider normal on recovery process? Will the lower back pain especially around the hip area be reduced as time pass?

[@ajaytomar3221]

In how many days a disc bulge in l5-s1 treat??plz tell

[@stefs3460]

I have 2 herniated discs in my neck. Went to neurosurgeon he saent me to physical therapist and chiropractor of his choosing that he regularly works with. In the beginning I couldn't drive, I couldn't turn my jead to the left, I was in excruciating pain (felt like a blow torch on my arm all the time) and weird stuff (like touch a surface with 1 hand it was warm and dry to touch, touch same surface with more affected hand it felt cold and wet), numbness, tingling, you name it now 2.5 months later I have a little psin nack of neck and sometimes in 1 arm when I use it a lot. Im very glad dr went this route!

[@symbologee]

You have neuropathy. I have what you have down my left leg. It's an everyday thing. It's for life. Parts of my leg are completely numb. Other parts are tingling and burning with sporadic jolts of electricity like shocks. Gabapentin and Lyrica do help with that somewhat. It's definitely not a cure-all though. I've had this since the winter of 1991.

[@SPEED-7]

Hi sir, i feel the same too on my cervical, how are u now? Did u dis anu treatment?

[@navindesigns]

I have the same issue with my neck At C4-5, there is a broad-based central disc protrusion impinging the ventral thecal sac. No spinal canal or neuroforaminal stenosis. At C5-6 and C6-7, there are mild disc bulges flattening the ventral thecal sac. No spinal canal or neuroforaminal stenosis. I am still in major pain 8 months later, nothing seems to be helping me. How did yours get better? thanks in advance

[@stefs3460]

@@navindesigns I had a very good physical therapist. I went 3 times a week and did my homework they gave me every day at home. In the beginning doorway stretch and wall slides was all I did

[@navindesigns]

@@stefs3460 ok thank you , I will try those out. HOw long did you take you to heal?

[@RyanThomasWoods]

@5:12 interesting images of stages

[@nathanboyd6081]

Any possibility that lost muscle strength resulting from a herniated cervical disc ever return? Any strategies to help return that strength?

[@2_572]

Have you got answers on this?

[@leiper72]

Recovering from a (incomplete) Cadua Equina Syndrome now 6 weeks after surgery of a sequestred big L4/L5 disc hernia.. The bowel and blatter area was affected but not terminal damaged so it's ok (but still a little numb), and the right calf and foot is still kind of numb and so, but improves.. Walking quite ok with a crutch for support (mostly at home without), so it's getting better.. I guess I was lucky to get help in time. ;) But please do a video of that important injury.. !

[@SoniaRossi72]

So your sequestred disc caused Cadua Equina? I thought Bob and Brad said it would heal better sequestred disc. How long from your herniated disc did it take for Cadua Equina to happen? I just found out about this syndrome and been in pain due to a slipped disc for 20 yrs or more and now SO scared of getting this syndrome that I can't even sleep.

[@holysnappersASMR]

how are you now?!

[@leiper72]

@@holysnappersASMR i am fine today, accept some loss of feeling in the outer feet and to some of the toes.. but I can move them fine so everything ok today. No pain. i got help in time.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@leiper72 hey it would be helpful if you could answer few of my questions?? 1. From how much time did you had back problem 2. Before the MRI could you walk properly 3. How did you know it was cuada equina

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@SoniaRossi72 how are you now

[@shannond4142]

So, I had a disc protrusion and PT helped enormously. Will that protrusion disappear over time? Will it retract slightly? Is there any idea how time will heal it? It's been about 9 months, I walk a few miles about 5 times a week and still do my PT exercises each morning, but have occasional soreness and can't sit for very long before feeling it. (I use a sit stand desk at work). I'm just wondering if I can look forward to continued progress or is it pretty much done doing its healing. (I'm 50 yo) Thanks for your channel.

[@brianj7027]

Any update, i have a thoracic disc protrustion i am 24 years old. Injury from weight lifting

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@brianj7027 thoracic portrusion are generally not serious. Don't worry you will get better 😃

[@AlberToretto]

I'm 31, I get diagnosed with a lumbar herniated disc 10 months ago, I just took the medicine my doctor gave me for the pain for two months. After that I had just a little numb sensation on the leg (sometimes). Now I am having the same pain from 10 months ago, and I wonder if I should just take more medicine or get a surgery?? What's your best opinion doc's?

[@cindyhernandez9979]

What medicine did he give you ?

[@wefukthenwo]

@@cindyhernandez9979 Tramadol 150mg has been a godsend for me. I have had a herniated disk for over 10 years.

[@cassiedoyle2453]

Can i ask can a ct scan show everything? Or should i get an mri to be sure of no extrusion? I have a 3mm x 6mm central protrusion apparently no sequestration or extrusion

[@ellek8703]

I had 3 cervical discs pushing on my spinal cord, my arm was weak and numb. Are you saying eventually I might have healed on my own? I had a 3 level fusion. My c3-c4 was herniated but wasn't pressing on the cord. The herniation is abutting the cord and hasn't moved in many years. I wish it would heal.

[@taylordaniel6347]

Ahhh I'm hoping you got better!!

[@evgeniyab7567]

Hi doctors, I have L5-S1 disc protrusion measured 10x18mm. It started acting out in summer 2020. This caused sciatic pain and consequently impacted my ability to walk, stand and sit. I’ve had 3 epidurals since then. I’m doing the exercises and listening to my body. What’s strange is that when I bend forward it feels way better. Also, I’m able to pull myself up on my toes with no problem and walk on my heels. I don’t really have pain in my lower back much but the back of my leg hurts and I still have radiating cold, tingling, burning etc sensations going down to my toes. All doctors say different things and it makes me confused and frustrated. I’ve had an X-ray of my hips and leg discrepancy too - orthopedic surgeon said my bones are good. I just don’t understand anything anymore. Does it all sound like my herniation is gone/reduced, and is this just leftover pain that can fix by strengthening my muscles? But then why do I still have radiating pain down the leg and to the toes? What do I do? Thank you for everything you’re doing. Your channel gives me more hope and information than any doctor of mine.

[@lani0]

do give sarno a try. brad and bob mention sarno in one of their videos

[@evgeniyab7567]

@@lani0 Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 This is life changing!!! I took your advice and read two of his books in the last several days, and I also watched plenty videos on this topic and so far my pain has reduced at least 75%! 😳🤯 I can’t explain how grateful I am to you for this advice!! After almost 2 years of being tortured by this excruciating pain I can sleep like a normal person, sit and walk straight! 🥳🥳 I even go for a walk alone few couple times a day, every day, which I haven’t been able to do. I started cooking again 👏 This is just insane! And to think that doctors insisted on surgery. They should educate themselves. This information should be widespread! You’ve done an incredible thing for me!!!!! I thank you infinitely ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@iak1942]

@@evgeniyab7567 hi I have almost same kind of symptoms. MRI shows protrusion on L4/L5 disc. below is what report says. Straightening of lumber spine due to muscles spasm.Degenerative intervertebral disc changes noted at L4/5 disc levels. At L4/5 disc level there is evidence of obvious lumber canal stenosis represented by posterior protrusion seen compressing the thecal sac and nerve recesses at that level. At L5/S1 disc level there is diffuse posterior disc bulge seen flatting the thecal sac. So when I get in morning my back is stiff I need to do some sit ups to loosen it. I can't stand for long. I can't sit and walk for long. Left hip portion gets a thumping pain So I need to sit on my feet and pull my knees to chest to get relief. Can you guide what you did to get relief? Please.

[@evgeniyab7567]

@@iak1942 Hi, I’m very sorry to hear about your pain! However, be optimistic, if I was able to fix myself there’s a good chance you’ll be able too! I’ve had an enormous amount of physical therapy and yoga (listen to your body and be careful), 4 steroid epidural injections, plenty of medications, chiropractic adjustments and Accupuncture - that’s in US. More recently in Germany, I’ve had cortisone+Vitamine B infusions, blockade shots and laser treatments. But honestly nothing worked as good as work on my mind and my emotions. As you can see from my previous comments, I’ve read several books of dr Sarno + dr Dispensa, and watched many videos on the connection of mind and body. And, it’ll sound miraculous, but I really started improving only after I became aware of my repressed emotions, I felt them so deeply, cried a lot, worked through them and continue doing so, and it made me me again. What medical professionals weren’t able to fix in almost 2 years, I fixed in 2 weeks. I live normally now as if nothing ever happened. When you read “Healing your back pain” and “MindBody Prescription” by Dr Sarno - you’ll see if that’s the case for you. I wish you to get better as soon as possible. No one deserves the pain and literally the torture we’re going through. The most important thing is to know that over 80% people on the planet have issues almost like ours but only a very small percentage have terrible pain for a long time. So be positive and work on your mind in addition to everything you do for your body.

[@rashmikaira]

​@@evgeniyab7567 did you get a MRI again to see the improvement??

[@Tazz45]

L4-5. there is a small left foraminal disc protrusion superimposed upon a diffuse disc annular bulge with mild facet arthropathy and endplate spurring. Mild left foraminal narrowing results. The central canal and right neural foramen appear patent. That’s my MRI I have my big toe and big toe areas numb sometimes does it need surgery or it could heal by itself?

[@winstonwolf3154]

Disc bulge in c5 c6. Pains in neck arms fingers. Just started nerve flossing which is helping alot. Worst injury I've had ever!

[@sherryk6703]

What kind of nerve flossing do you do? I have bulges between c4, c5, c6, c7. The worst is between c5-c6. My neck, shoulders, arms, and hands hurt

[@sandraarista3121]

Me too. Just had an MRI done disc bulges in c3-c4, c-4-c5, and c5-c6 also feeling nerve pain that goes down into my hand. Did they say 13% chance of it healing on its own? What are you guys doing? I have no idea what to do. My doctor just pretty much left me with a diagnosis and no suggestions.

[@dfy]

@@sherryk6703 Wow..Same here, how are you doing now?

[@dfy]

@@sandraarista3121 Hey, are you healing.. signs of feeling better?

[@mikes.3192]

I have a disk herniation in my cervical spine C5 & c6 and doctors want to operate . Will my body fix it with time? My symptoms are better than 2 weeks ago..

[@colinthomson5358]

I noticed big improvement in shoulder pain after taking Collegen and a few bone broths a week. Might be worth trying for a month or so.

[@versatec1]

Chicken geletin..fishhead stock and kefir...rocket fuel👍

[@cancontrl]

What type of collagen (brand) did you take if you don’t mind me asking?

[@UHFStation1]

Is a disc different from the cartilage? Is it different from the tissue it sits inside of?

[@GHOSTsq]

I need those pull ups

[@tonysorice5142]

i have L4 L5 S1 ,,for years i tryed everthing my kneee didnt even reflex ,,by the doc,,

[@colleenknapp8626]

62 F suffering for 2.5 years and relying on a cane to walk. Nine (9) specialists who all say "hip replacement" when I've told every one of them that the pain is nowhere near my hip. Spent $20,000 out of pocket and not including $14,000 in insurance premiums just to find the cause of my pain. It took 3 chiropractors and Chinese masseuse AFTER 9 specialists who needed to put kids through college, evidently...

[@k.2768]

I have a protrusion and it compresses the spinal canal. The doctors told me there is no chance it would go away even though the pain almost completely disappeared after 8 weeks. I feel like I am kind of disabled for life because any wrong movement could inflame the nerve again. It’s a less than 50 percent chance for it to go away but this is a much better chance than my doctors told me. I am in my thirty’s and I will do everything to enhance my chances. Thank you!

[@Psykeromania]

Me too brother, hang in there. The darker side is on the mental part that nobody talks about :( take care, we’ve got this!!

[@k.2768]

@@Psykeromania Thank u ! I wish u the best. A doctors statement can make everything worse especially when it’s simply wrong. He just could have said „There is a good chance but you have to take care and do something about it“.

[@Psykeromania]

@@k.2768 i have an appointment to a chiropractor and some dry needlling, hopefully he can help. I also went to a neurologist and he said dude you need surgery go to a neurosurgeon! But the thing is that he didn’t even test me, he just looked at the mri… so i will not consider surgery. I think we just need to accept faith and try to do the best that we can, lear how to move, do physical therapy and even psychotherapy if needed. For sure we will be better!

[@nop000]

Cervical Radiculopathy with protrusions in C5-c6 and C6-C7, with symptoms in hands and arms, Female 55 yo. Surgery was suggested but Im terrified for my mom. Does this sound like an absolutely necessary surgery?

[@thecastle09]

agony,pain,numbness om left and right..sometimes affects my gait and balance....wakes me up every night too. where do i start...

[@JoseGarcia-nq7vf]

I was diagnosed with “sequestration of the inferior extrusion component, combined disc extrusion and possible disc sequestration measures 20 x20 x7 mm in craniocaudal” I went to see a chiropractor and wanted to charge big amounts of $$$. Do you have any suggestions on my diagnosis. Thank you

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@Docneel]

Only 13% chance of healing for disc bulge? 😔. I thought disc bulge was the earliest and least severe of all types. Am i wrong? Im 35 and developed 3 disc bulges at L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1. With two of them causing neural foraminal narrowing and impingement of nerve roots. I also have facet joint arthropathy at L5-S1. Was in severe pain for several days mostly in my lower back, right buttock and right leg. Couldnt sit, Had to either stand or lie down and was on painkillers and PT for a week. 3 weeks later the pain has come down majorly but still cant stand long periods or bend forward without pain. Doing my exercises regularly. Mc kenzie made my pain worse, as of now im only doing stretches and flexion exercises( knee chest, pelvic contractions, pelvic thrusts, hamstring stretch etc) My PT guy said dry needling can help with muscle contractures and knots in the paraspinal muscles. Any one have any clue about this?

[@jgpainting8815]

What do you all think about epidural injections? Just to lower pain and give it time to heal. I have had two injections over the course of 10 yrs and it has completely removed pain. Some numbness is always there. But I can live with that

[@NPC8087]

My L3 has an extrusion. It is do painful. I’ve started physical therapy but it’s worse today than two days ago. I’ve had my L4&L5 fused. How likely is it that the extrusion will heal?

[@raihanizzati2334]

I used to be active. is it true after epidural sterioid injection, it can reoccur back? if i do back my activities? running? i need answer

[@hbgstorm]

Unfortunetly i have to do surgery couse nothing works , 2 years im in a lot of pain down my left leg , physical terapi hurts even more