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]

@Pam ela 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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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🙏🙏

[@fakerkhuzam9878]

Great explanation, thanks a lot

[@Jonnybravo589]

Perfect watch for my MRI Monday.

[@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 ❤️‍🩹

[@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.

[@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!

[@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?

[@dbaider9467]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@AaronMiller-rh7rj]

very informative thank you

[@bernadinomiranda5313]

Thank you guys Cleared so much for me

[@BendnStretchwithSue]

Neat information! 👍

[@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??

[@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. 🤯

[@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!!! 🤞🌺🌺🌹.

[@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 ❤️‍🩹

[@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

[@gauravshinde1028]

God bless you both . ❤️❤️😭

[@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.)

[@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

[@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?

[@TLSPMardyBum86]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@tawahalp4716]

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

[@chuckruscher7135]

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

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

I love the pics description

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@bluequest22]

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

[@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.?

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@patriciacorbeil3172]

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

[@BobandBrad]

Awesome!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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... :)

[@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 .

[@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?

[@edgarperez]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@joshvaldez8455]

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

[@dufitumukizafred2475]

Yes

[@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

[@cdeming4727]

@@MsPopo81same

[@RyanThomasWoods]

@5:12 interesting images of stages

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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...

[@UHFStation1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@SanctifiedLady]

Did they say which one definitely needed surgery?

[@uwannatalkaboutehhh]

I honestly believe in healing im in two months in herniation the pain lessen continously as i continnue my therapy believe in God just 🙏

[@friendforlife3321]

Amen!! How are you doing now?

[@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?

[@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

[@tonysorice5142]

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

[@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 😃

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@rybiyaabla1629]

Thankyou so much. I love your videos. I was wondering if you were able to do a video on which exercises to do, or not to do, if you have multiple herniated discs, I've been doing the stretches but I'd love to start exercising again but haven't managed to find one that doesn't inflame my back. I have two in my cervical, one in my thoracic, and two in my lumbar.

[@normafernandez8520]

How are you feeling now? I’m going through the same thing.

[@22-abqariyahyakheen59]

Did you have pain in both legs?

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@22-abqariyahyakheen59 How are you?? Did you had an MRI

[@22-abqariyahyakheen59]

@@Preeti-lw9jc No I did not have an MRI had xray instead. It showed loss of lordosis. I am still the same didnt get better. How about you? What are your symptoms?

[@jessicarodgers873]

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

[@lani0]

wow !! the Sequestration has a 96% chance while the protrusion only 40x !!

[@HarshaVardhan-dq8fp]

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

[@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?

[@TheGlamperz]

Oh I forgot to says they mentioned I have cause for concern of cauda equina

[@shahnawazkhan1211]

Sir i had l4/l5/s1 disc herniation which has passed 5 month still i am very tight in the back right now pls tell me some exercise for that

[@carolinamesrop]

I just got my mri result and this is the findings severe lateral recess stenosis with contact of the bilateral traversing L5 nerve roots. Is there chance for me to get better:( plz help

[@GHOSTsq]

I need those pull ups

[@gauravshinde1028]

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

[@anime-nn9kl]

The intro jingle always makes me smile. 😁

[@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?

[@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

[@rohonislam1822]

Difference between dusc bulge and disc protrusion?

[@brandomiranda6703]

But what can one do to recover?

[@darksol99darkwizard]

Can you share the study or studies?

[@ThiccBoi23]

Exact opposite of what you would think would be better odds based on imaging

[@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..

[@viliusr.8792]

I am 40 year, 6'3, 195lbs.. two month ago while doing house remodeling (heavy prolonged strain on back) I got 10mm herniation L5S1, pain went away after 2 weeks, but numbness and significant weakness in my right leg is taking so slow to go away. I am in my 8-9th week and right leg regained probably 30 percent of strenght, roughly from 20 percent strong to 50 percent strong, can walk on toes but no spring action barely can raise myself on right leg while left can jump one leg on toes easily. I wonder if I will regain full strenght (not talking about loss due to lack of exercise on right leg) I dont mind for it to talke long but worried if it will not come back fully as I love playing basketball and I am far away from being able to play...