What is considered a large herniation?

What is considered a large herniation?

A large herniated disc is considered to be over 3mm. Its size can make the disc slip out of place and start pressing on nearby nerves. Over time, this can cause muscle weakness and nerve damage.

Is extension good for disc bulge?

These exercises focus on extending, or gently arching, your back because that position has been found to be helpful for people with herniated discs. Gentle extension (ie, not arching so much that you’re doing a backbend like a gymnast) may help reduce pressure on your spinal discs.

How many MM is a bad disc bulge?

Hence, a disc bulge is nothing but a generalized extension of the disc tissue beyond the perimeter of the vertebrae, usually around 1-4 mm. This bulge or protrusion often causes nerve compression to produce symptoms like: Pain or tingling in fingers, arms, legs, neck, hand, feet, buttocks, or shoulders.

Does size of disc bulge matter?

A disc herniation is painful. The size of the herniation doesn’t affect the desired clinical outcome and goal of treatment: pain relief.

What kind of surgery is done for herniated disc?

A Laminotomy and discectomy is the standard surgical procedure for treatment of a lumbar herniated disc. The surgeon removes a small portion of the bone to gain access to the spinal canal (laminotomy) and then removes the portion of herniated disc (discectomy). In certain cases, spinal fusion may be required.

How long will I be off work with a bulging disc?

You need to fully heal before returning to exercise or a physically strenuous job, usually a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks. However, if you have a herniated disc that needs surgery and also have a physical job, chances are that the disc would cost you much more than a few weeks in lost wages in the long run.

Which is worse a bulging disc or herniated disc?

Herniated discs are considered more severe than bulging discs because they put significant pressure on nearby nerves, which can cause intense pain, inflammation and difficulties with movement.

Is a 5 mm disc herniation large?

If the measurement is 3 – 5mm, you will likely benefit from stronger anti-inflammatory medications in addition to your chiropractic care. If your herniation is greater than 5mm, we will require that you get a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, physical medicine, or neurosurgeon as a part of your care program.