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How long does it take a herniated thoracic disc to heal?
The average amount of time it takes for a herniated disk to heal is four to six weeks, but it can get better within a few days depending on how severe the herniation was and where it occurred. The biggest factor in healing a herniated disk is time, because most often it will resolve on its own.
What is discus hernia?
A herniated disc (also called bulged, slipped or ruptured) is a fragment of the disc nucleus that is pushed out of the annulus, into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus. Discs that become herniated usually are in an early stage of degeneration.
What are the symptoms of a herniated thoracic disc?
The symptoms of a herniated disc in the thoracic area usually include:
- Pain that travels around the body and into one or both legs.
- Numbness or tingling in areas of one or both legs.
- Muscle weakness in certain muscles of one or both legs.
- Increased reflexes in one or both legs that can cause spasticity in the legs.
Is thoracic herniated disc serious?
A herniated thoracic disc (also called thoracic disc herniation or thoracic herniated disc) is a serious but treatable spinal condition in which the soft center of a thoracic intervertebral disc (the nucleus pulposus) pushes through a tear in the tough outer layer of the disc (the annulus fibrosus) and into the spinal …
How do you fix a thoracic herniated disc?
Treatments for Thoracic Herniated Discs A combination of non-surgical treatments is to be followed for symptoms of a thoracic herniated disc: Rest is recommended for one or two days followed by activity modification wherein activities that worsens the thoracic back pain is eliminated.
Can herniated disk heal itself?
Herniated disks get better on their own over time or with nonsurgical treatment for 9 out of 10 people. If other treatments don’t relieve your symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend surgery.
What is the treatment for thoracic herniated disc?
Thoracic disc herniation is treated with bed rest and pain medications. If the condition doesn’t improve, or if the protruding disc is impinging on the spinal cord, we may recommend surgery.