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

[@MunzirShabbir-d9o]

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.

[@AsiyeMonfared]

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

[@MunzirShabbir-d9o]

@@AsiyeMonfared yes sure.

[@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.

[@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

[@rabouala]

@@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

[@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.

[@brunorodriguez7137]

Same boat. MRI says fissure the chiropractor basically told me the jelly came out so I was able to see on the photos the same thing.

[@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 ❤️‍🩹

[@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!

[@SomarDee]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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??

[@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?

[@HarshaVardhan-dq8fp]

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

[@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.

[@didactica9326]

How are you today?

[@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 ❤️‍🩹

[@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 !

[@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?

[@ditz3nfitness]

@@priyankaadhikari396 Pain every single day.

[@priyankaadhikari396]

@@ditz3nfitness your story similar to mine and I too suffer with pain

[@didactica9326]

Have you been consistent with spine hygiene and getting away from the lifestyle that caused the issues in the first place? Try Core Balance Training by Dr.Ryan Peebles, it’s fantastic. He got his doctorate of pt because of his herniations and stenosis and Spondy and he healed himself with the program he’s developed. It’s only $90 per month and you learn everything in 3months

[@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?

[@Jonnybravo589]

Perfect watch for my MRI Monday.

[@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!

[@theambitiousblueprint]

@@craigstephenmcdonald9915 RIP

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@hanamanthosamani2860]

I recovered from disk by by regularly doing yoga namaskar for 2 months ,,, still I am continuing the excercise for its benefit of Concentration improvement

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@pargatsingh37]

Hello , can we talk

[@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

[@didactica9326]

How are you today?

[@brocktoon8]

How the heck do we know which one of these we have??? They didn't tell me much about the MRI. I damaged a disc in my neck like 4 years ago now and it still hurts like hell! I also can't lift anything at all.

[@KatDeen-uw2rr]

I have a prolapsed disc at L4 and L5 with minor compression on the thecal sac. It's been three months so far. I'm hoping it goes away. I've been told it'll heal on its own. I miss the gym.

[@22-abqariyahyakheen59]

What were your symptoms?

[@didistrying]

how are you now?

[@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. 🤯

[@didactica9326]

How are you today?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@dg9015]

My back is better since February couldn't move 2 weeks still have sensory loss lateral leg dorsum foot and hip flexor weakness will my strength or sensation come back or shall I see a doctor for intervention possibly. How would this be treated not having surgery

[@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!

[@macheelstv]

Have you guys heard of the DiscSeel procedure?

[@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..

[@dbaider9467]

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

[@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?

[@prakritikbeuty2262]

I don't know my disc heal or not but my left leg no pain today , OMG sciatic 😭😭😭😭

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Sciatica pain is the worst. I would not wish anybody to get this pain!

[@sren1446]

@@NansGlobalKitchen or knee pain 😅

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Yep! True knee too😢

[@prakritikbeuty2262]

@@NansGlobalKitchen yes , I expect that nobody will suffer such kind of pain

[@AlberToretto]

I thought I had Ciatica, then I thought it was pyramidal nerve pain, but it was only a herniated disc.

[@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?

[@chuckruscher7135]

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

[@MarissaHernandez-w8j]

What about L-4 - L-5 Small caudally extending posterior central extrusion with annular fissure. L5 - S1 Small posterior disc bulge with annular fissure. Mild right and and moderate left neuroforaminal narrowing

[@RyanThomasWoods]

@5:12 interesting images of stages

[@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??

[@SabeloNada00]

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...

[@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

[@TLSPMardyBum86]

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

[@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

[@TheAdvancedDronePilot-DMH_LLC]

3:50 HOPE "60% to 90% of lumbar disc herniations can be successfully treated with a conservative approach" ... in other words no surgery

[@Grammapama]

But they didn’t say what the PT treatment is. Hmmm

[@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.

[@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.?

[@tomcat6933]

My MRI says 4 protrusions and 1 total colapae. Had 2 epidural shots today. Worst pain ever

[@justindoss3026]

Did the epidural help?

[@tomcat6933]

@@justindoss3026 I had 4 so far now. None have helped.

[@janetrowe186]

I fell several times when younger.accidents spred out.about 5 times.

[@sugaplumalex]

this has taken away all hope from me. i’ve never ever had back issues until a friend pushed down on my back as a joke. i have two disc bulges now, both nerve impinging (lateral recess). it’s the injury that caused this. i have nerve pain because of it. if i’m healthy, do gentle exercise and avoid bad movements etc why shouldn’t my disk bulge go back into place? it’s soft tissue??????

[@MsPopo81]

So this vid has taken all hope from you when they are telling you there is a 60-90% recovery rate? Your comment makes no sense

[@Docneel]

@@MsPopo81 i think sugaplumalex is referring to the 13% chance of healing for disc bulge that bob and brad mention in the video. Im pretty much in the same boat. I was under the impression disc bulges are the least severe as opposed to herniations and extrusions. This video has taken made me pretty hopeless as well

[@EricFoy-e5i]

I have L4-L5 disc bulge and L5-S1 bulge feeling pretty bad after this video

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now?? I hope you are doing well 🙂

[@dbrown1500]

In the demonstration, you said that was and visual of a herniation, but what kind, the terminology was no consistent

[@tawahalp4716]

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

[@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

[@ritulalchandani8555]

So what do you suggest people with disk prolapse..? I m going into depression after watching this video...

[@tahahajjani2855]

I have a protrusion but the problem is genetic is it the same percentage of healing ? Cuz i'm still young and want to return to my taekwondo training . Hope i Can inchaalah 🤲💚💚💚

[@techaditya7055]

Same bro i have also protrusion

[@leahs487]

@@techaditya7055how you doing now?

[@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

[@bernadinomiranda5313]

Thank you guys Cleared so much for me

[@Anonymous-h8e7p]

Do you move down the stages as you heal?

[@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

[@lorenzovandervelden9472]

I understand how a herniated disc heal with the body absorbing the nucleus pulpus but what does the body do with bulging disc ? I'm 16 and have sciatica

[@lorileifer613]

So the ones with a bulging disc are the worst off? I didn’t quite understand this.

[@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?

[@ajaytomar3221]

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

[@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

[@tonysorice5142]

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

[@lani0]

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

[@michelles1517]

Do you think I have a chance to heal. I’m in pain. I have 9 herniated disc’s spondylitis arthritis stenosis. I’m depressed now

[@edgenow]

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

[@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

[@TheLuminouShadow]

Am I understanding it correctly does that mean the worse it gets the higher chance it has to fully ecovered???? Or it’s the percentage of going back to the better stage?

[@ashervoorhees327]

If it is getting worse or better by day than it will heal eventually and If it’s stuck at a certain pain level for a while than it most likely will need surgery

[@asmo__o]

I don’t understand, how is it that the more severe the condition the higher the chance of recovery?

[@AbdullahKhan-kw7jt]

Yes, that's what i am thinking that i should lift something heavy to covert my protrusion into extrusion😂

[@asmo__o]

@AbdullahKhan-kw7jt No hell no don't do it 😂, crazy to think I was watching these vids. I'm still battling my condition. I'm gonna get better slowly

[@alpersimsek8625]

what about disc degeneration?

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a link with all our related videos on this: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=disc%20degeneration

[@Gabe-y8h]

my bulging disc between my L1 and L2 is causing me discomfort in the back of my legs when i sit and at night the bulging dics is at its worse and i can't swat down. i been doing PT for a month.

[@darksol99darkwizard]

Can you share the study or studies?

[@Rje-ju1og]

Can you go from 6mm disc bulge to 4or 5mm disc bulge.

[@binkyfaith]

I can’t lay flat and if I do once I get up I can’t even stand up straight it’s painful 😥

[@BobandBrad]

So sorry to hear this! Hopefully with our videos you can find some relief

[@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

[@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?

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

I love the pics description

[@jessicarodgers873]

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

[@englishwithahmedsamir4252]

I want to send u my mri and what should i do because it was written in the report disc cervical hernited

[@garyrichards9680]

I've got 4 bulging, 3&4 and 6&7. I can't grip a pen to write and my neck is stiff with alot of pain. This is in my neck.

[@SPEED-7]

Hi how are u now sir? Did u do any treatments?

[@garyrichards9680]

@@SPEED-7 Tdreatment made the pain worse

[@SPEED-7]

@@garyrichards9680 so u didnt do any treatmet? Like chiro or fisio therapy?

[@garyrichards9680]

@@SPEED-7 Sure have not.

[@SPEED-7]

@@garyrichards9680 hi sir, how many months it takes to make it heal on it own? Without doing any treatment .. i have a numbness on finger and neck pain

[@Shaniyah08]

13 % chance of a bulging disc I have two this was sooooooooooooo discouraging and is putting me in a depression

[@katherineh9814]

Same. 😢

[@sunbeambee]

Its weird because if you google it is had higher chances of recovery lol I'm so confused

[@LoveLove-lm2wz]

What about compressed discs?

[@TonyMontana-gh4sb]

Thanks for the info; what about when it's 2 levels?

[@kobiecamp1134]

Is it just me, or is it the bulging disc & less serious forms of herniated disc have the lesser chance of recovery without surgery than the more serious forms of herniated disc?

[@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.

[@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.

[@travellife2124]

Male 41 UK here just found out I have disc bulges, anyone have any good advice or exercises to stop the radiation down my leg as it effects me driving, I haven’t brought a car in years because of this :( I just want to enjoy behind the wheel again :(

[@leeloo8217]

My doctor says I had compressed L4. L5 and S1... What does that mean?

[@TheHurricane2431]

How much does a lumbar support pillow help

[@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!!

[@SanctifiedLady]

Did they say which one definitely needed surgery?