I have both a protrusion (bulging disc) and an extrusion (ruptured disc). After two hours with the neurologist my understanding is that the extruded disc needs to be “metabolized” - it needs to go away. Exercise and healthy lifestyle helps with that. Doctor also mentioned enzyme supplements, though she said it was her opinion. As for the herniated one - exercise, taking care of your back (“healthier” sitting, changing positions, correct sleeping position etc…). Surgery should be considered as a last resort (they might have to break part of the vertebrae to get to the disc). To surprise of nobody, these recommendations help me feel better.
Damn. What can be done to fix it? (tbh, have the same thing as of late and procrastinating getting more serious treatment than physical therapy)
I have both a protrusion (bulging disc) and an extrusion (ruptured disc). After two hours with the neurologist my understanding is that the extruded disc needs to be “metabolized” - it needs to go away. Exercise and healthy lifestyle helps with that. Doctor also mentioned enzyme supplements, though she said it was her opinion. As for the herniated one - exercise, taking care of your back (“healthier” sitting, changing positions, correct sleeping position etc…). Surgery should be considered as a last resort (they might have to break part of the vertebrae to get to the disc). To surprise of nobody, these recommendations help me feel better.
Interesting, thanks!
What sorts of exercises help (or is it just any exercise)? Did you also go to a physical therapist?
Did the neurologist have any hypotheses about how protrusion and extrusion occurred? Was it slowly over time? I suppose that’s somewhat academic.