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Herniated discs: Did you know that they can heal?

Herniated Discs

There is good news for you. A herniated disc or bulging disc can in most cases be treated without surgery. The intervertebral disc is similar to most other structures in our body; it has the capacity to heal. Similar to a papercut, our skin will heal and become pain free. This same healing process can and usually occurs if we’ve sustained a disc herniation.

Another important thing to consider is this; most people, especially ages 50+ and older will have a disc bulge present even if they don’t have any pain. A disc bulge actually seems to be quite normal when looking at the data researchers have collected over the years. (Chiu CC. et al, 2015)

Take a look at this infographic and appreciate how common disc bulges are as we get older, AND how none of these people have pain.

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This infographic is from http://drjarodhalldpt.blogspot.com/. He has excellent information about all things pain.

​It’s no surprise that the public automatically assumes that if there is the finding of a disc bulge on MRI or X-ray that this clearly depicts what is causing the pain. What we now know is that advanced 
imaging is only a picture of what our body looks like not how it feels.

Want to learn more about how we can help you recover from a disc herniation, disc bulge, or generalized back pain and spasms? Click below!

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  1. Chiu CC, Chuang TY, Chang KH, Wu CH, Lin PW, Hsu WY. The probability of spontaneous regression of lumbar herniated disc: a systematic review. Clin Rehabil. 2015;29(2):184-95.
  2. Nakashima H, Yukawa Y, Suda K, Yamagata M, Ueta T, Kato F. Abnormal findings on magnetic resonance images of the cervical spines in 1211 asymptomatic subjects. Spine. 2015;40(6):392-8.
  3. Zhong M, Liu JT, Jiang H, et al. Incidence of Spontaneous Resorption of Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis. Pain Physician. 2017;20(1):E45-E52.
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Kadalyst Wellness and Physical Therapy, Monterey

191 Lighthouse Ave.
STE B
Monterey, CA 93940



We provide physical therapy services in Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Marina, Seaside and surrounding areas. Contact us to learn more!

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Team
    • Why Monterey?
    • Our Core Beliefs
    • Areas We Serve >
      • Monterey
      • Carmel-by-the-sea
      • Pacific Grove
      • Marina
  • What We Do
    • Rehab >
      • Physical Therapy @ Kadalyst
      • Online Physical Therapy
      • Mobile Physical Therapy
    • Strength Training
    • Blood Flow Restriction Training
  • What We Rehab
    • Back Pain >
      • Sciatica
      • Herniated disc
    • Shoulder Pain >
      • Rotator cuff tear
      • Frozen Shoulder
    • Knee Pain >
      • Meniscal Tear
      • Arthritis
    • Sports Injuries >
      • Hamstring Strain
      • ACL Tear
      • Tendinitis
    • Post op
    • Chronic Pain
    • Neck Pain
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Pricing & Insurance