Herniated discs can happen suddenly and without warning. A simple twist, or even picking up a pencil dropped on the floor, can be all it takes for the soft disc between two vertebrae to break open and leak fluid into the surrounding spinal area. This often times creates serious pain, numbness, tingling, and even slight paralysis and/or decreased function in the legs or feet. However, while the onset may be sudden, the breakdown of the disc is usually a gradual process that results from trauma, poor posture, and repetitive strain.
Healing of this condition takes the appropriate professional attention, but MOST cases do not require surgery. Healing times vary depending on the body's defenses and healing strength. The Idaho Center for Integrative Medicine provides several revolutionary treatments to aid in the resolution of both lumbar (low back) and cervical (neck) disc herniations. Before you run off and get an irreversible surgery, please consider all of the safe and effective options available to you.