Ruptured disc is sometimes cause by injury, normal wear and tear due to aging or a disease. When it is damaged this disc ruptures or bulge that is why it is called ruptured disc or herniated disc. In most instances ruptured disc does not need any surgery at all. Most patient recover from such condition within six months. Treatment usually consists of rest and slowly increasing in activity as one method to cure a ruptured disc.
If lying in bed is prescribed by your physician then make sure that you have a firm mattress for your bed. As much as possible avoid lying on your stomach. If you are in your back then make sure to put a pillow under your feet to lessen strain in the back. If you are comfortable with position on your side and you feel the pain lessening in that position then put a pillow between your knees to ease discomfort and pain.
Back braces can also be utilized but you should not use this over a long period of time. It is better to keep your muscles exercise too and strengthened. Exercise helps a lot in relieving one from pain and discomfort. Your doctor or physical therapist can create a good exercise program for you to do to strengthen the muscles which will be the one to protect your back.
Activities like swimming, stretching exercises, walking and yoga is a great way of treating ruptured disc. However make sure to follow your doctor on what kind of exercise to perform, always avoid any twisting or jerking motion.
Another option for treating ruptured disc is through medication Pain can be relieved by taking a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. Another option is a spinal injection which can immediately free you from any pain.
All the treatments mentioned above usually works with 90 percent of patients that suffers from ruptured disc. However there is a 10 percent case where surgery might be necessary. In this case the symptom keeps on recurring and worsens every time it recurs. But then again surgery is not the best method of treatment to take but if you are left with no other choice then talk with your doctor about it. Get all the facts straight and ask regarding the risk you are taking as well as the benefits. Weigh it down carefully and from there you can make a wise decision regarding your condition.