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What is disc bulge?
Disc or more appropriately intervertebral disc refers to the pad of fibro cartilage lying between vertebras. Vertebras are bone in the back stacked one above the other, 33 of them in all. Each intervertebral disc lies between two vertebrae or in other words, separates two vertebrae. There are 23 intervertebral discs in total. These cartilaginous pads act as shock absorbers whenever excessive stress or strain is put on the spine. An intervertebral disc has two parts – thick outer fibrous ring called annulus fibrosus and inner gel-like material called nucleous pulposus. Disc bulge refers to bulging out of the intact disc from its normal space. Although disc bulge can arise in any part of the spine, it is most common in the lumbar and cervical spine. A person may have single or multiple disc bulges at varying levels in the spine.
Can Homeopathy treat disc bulge?
Disc bulge can be treated with excellence under the Homeopathic mode of treatment. Mild to moderate cases of disc bulge have a good chance of complete recovery with Homeopathic medicines. In severe cases of disc bulge, symptomatic relief can be expected with Homeopathic medicines. In such cases, symptoms of back pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in limbs can all be managed successfully. Among the most well indicated Homeopathic medicines for disc bulge, the major ones are – Rhus Tox, Hypericum Perforatum, Colocynthis, Magnesium Phos and Paris Quadrifolia.
What causes disc bulge?
Various factors can cause a disc bulge. The first among them is age. With advancing age, the discs start to lose their elasticity and lubricating fluid and become brittle, making them bulge out. Injury to the spine can also cause a disc to bulge as also repetitive bending of the back. Lifting heavy weights is another major risk factor. Being overweight also puts a person at a higher risk of disc bulge.
How do I know I have cervical disc bulge?
The first visible symptom of a cervical disc bulge is pain in the neck. The pain may travel to the shoulders, arms and down to the hands and fingers. When a disc bulge pinches upon a nerve, it leads to numbness, tingling, formication in the upper limbs. Weakness of upper limbs may also be present.
What are the symptoms of lumbar disc bulge?
A person having lumbar disc bulge may not experience any symptom at all. Where symptoms do show up in lumbar disc bulge, the first among them would be pain in the lower back. The next symptom that is likely to arise from a lumbar disc bulge from nerve pinching is pain in the lower back that radiates down the lower limbs. The pain radiating from lower back to the lower limbs is termed as sciatica. Sciatica can be right or left sided. Numbness, tingling, weakness of the lower limbs are yet other accompanying symptoms.
What does disc bulge diagnosis involve?
Investigation to confirm disc bulge includes MRI of the back. It will reveal the exact location of the disc bulge and the nerves that are affected.
Does a disc bulge always cause pain?
No, it is not mandatory for all disc bulge cases to feel pain. Many persons have disc bulge without even knowing that they do as they never experience any symptoms.
Is disc bulge the same as disc herniation?
No, disc bulge and disc herniation are not the same. Disc bulge simply refers to bulging out of the intact disc from its normal space. In disc herniation, there is a crack in the outer fibrous layer of disc that makes the gel-like material inside the inter vertebral disc ooze out.
Which part of the spine is most likely to suffer a disc bulge?
Although disc bulge can arise in any part of spine, it is most common in the lumbar and cervical spine.
I have numbness, tingling in hands. Could it be due to cervical disc bulge?
Yes, cervical disc bulge can cause numbness and tingling in hands. These symptoms arise due to pinching of the nerve from disc bulge in the cervical region. However, similar symptoms may arise due to other medical conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathy as well. Further investigation would be required to confirm disc bulge.
I have had lower back pain for a few months. Should it be investigated for disc bulge?
Disc bulge is one of the major causes leading to lower back pain. However, it is not the only cause of lower back pain. It can arise due to several other reasons including degeneration of the disc, muscle sprain, muscle spasm in the back, osteoarthritis, spondylolisthesis and osteoporosis.
I have been advised surgery for lumbar disc bulge. Can it be avoided with Homeopathic medicines?
Yes, Homeopathic medicines offer great alternative to surgery in treating lumbar disc bulge. Mild, moderate disc bulge cases show complete recovery with Homeopathic medicines. Severe disc bulge cases, too, can be symptomatically managed with Homeopathic mode of treatment.
Can Homeopathic medicines completely cure disc bulge?
Yes, disc bulge can be cured with Homeopathic medicines. However, the results vary as per the severity and intensity of the case. Depending upon the severity of the case, either complete cure is possible or Homeopathic medicines can provide symptomatic relief from disc bulge.
FAQs – Homeopathic medicines for disc bulge
Which Homeopathic medicines are most effective in treating disc bulge?
Homeopathic medicines Rhus Tox, Paris Quadrifolia, Colocynthis and Magnesium Phos rate among the most effective for treating disc bulge.
Which Homeopathic medicine can I take for my neck pain from cervical disc bulge?
Neck pain from cervical disc bulge can be treated very efficiently with Homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox.
My MRI shows disc bulge at C5-6 and C6-7 level, with pain in neck and numbness in the hands. Which Homeopathic medicine would you advise?
Paris Quadrifolia is the best choice of Homeopathic medicine for treating pain in the neck and numbness in hands from cervical disc bulge.
Which Homeopathic medicine is indicated for treating tingling in upper limbs in a cervical disc bulge case?
Kalmia Latifolia is the prominently indicated Homeopathic medicine for tingling in the upper limbs from cervical disc bulge.
I have had lower back pain for a few months and my MRI shows disc bulge at L4-L5 level. Can Homeopathic medicines help me?
Yes, Homeopathic medicines can treat your lower back pain from disc bulge at L4-L5 level. Rhus Tox and Aesculus Hippocastanum remain the most effective and reliable Homeopathic medicines for treating lower back pain from disc bulge.
Which Homeopathic medicine would you suggest for pain in lower back radiating down the right leg (sciatica) in a lumbar disc bulge case?
Among the wide range of Homeopathic medicines for treating right-sided sciatica from disc bulge, the most beneficial is Magnesium Phos.
Is there a Homeopathic medicine for treating lower back pain radiating down the left lower limb (left sided sciatica) from disc bulge?
Yes, Homeopathy offers a wide range of medicines to treat left-sided sciatica arising from disc bulge. The most significant among these is Homeopathic medicine Colocynthis.
In case of sciatica attended with numbness from disc bulge, which Homeopathic medicine will work?
The most appropriate Homeopathic medicine for treating sciatica attended with numbness from disc bulge is Gnaphalium Polycephalum.
Can Homeopathic medicines treat disc bulge resulting from injury?
Yes, Homeopathic medicines can significantly treat disc bulge arising from injury. In my clinical practice, Homeopathic medicines Hypericum Perforatum and Rhus Tox have shown great results in such cases.
I have developed disc bulge in the lumbar region from lifting heavy weight. Which Homeopathic medicine will help?
For your lumbar disc bulge arising from lifting heavy weight, Rhus Tox is the most suitable Homeopathic medicine.
Homeopathic Medicines for Disc Bulge
Rhus Tox – Top Homeopathic medicine for disc bulge in cervical or lumbar spine
Rhus Tox is one of the top grade Homeopathic medicines for disc bulge cases. Rhus Tox offers great help in disc bulge in the cervical and lumbar region. The key symptom signalling use of Rhus Tox is severe pain in the neck or lower back as per the region of disc bulge. The person who needs Rhus Tox may feel relief in pain with pressure or from massage. Others may feel better with movement or while walking. Another indicative feature for using Rhus Tox is worsening of lower back pain while sitting and while at rest. Rhus Tox is also very useful for disc bulge arising from lifting heavy weights or from injury.
Paris Quadrifolia – Excellent Homeopathic medicine for cervical disc bulge with pain in neck and numbness in upper limbs
Paris Quadrifolia is an excellent Homeopathic medicine for treating cervical disc bulge. The chief guiding feature for selecting Paris Quadrifolia is pain in the neck and numbness in upper limbs. Numbness may be felt in the arms, hands or fingers. Pain in the neck may travel down the arms. Feeling of weight in the neck and across the shoulders is another attending feature.
Kalmia Latifolia – Wonderful Homeopathic medicine for cervical disc bulge with tingling sensation in upper limbs
For cervical disc bulge with tingling, pricking sensation in the arms or hands, Kalmia Latifolia is a most reliable and effective Homeopathic medicine. Weakness in the hands may also arise. Pain from neck travelling down the arms is a key symptom where Homeopathic medicine Kalmia Latifolia will show best results.
Aesculus Hippocastanum – Significant Homeopathic medicine for treating lower back pain from lumbar disc bulge
Aesculus Hippocastanum is a very significant Homeopathic medicine for treating lower back pain from disc bulge. The pain in lower back may radiate to hips. The person needing Aesculus Hippocastanum may feel the pain worsen from walking or stooping. Rising from a sitting position is also very difficult for persons requiring Aesculus Hippocastanum. There is the sensation as if the back might break.
Magnesium Phos – Well indicated Homeopathic medicine for lumbo sacral disc bulge with right-sided sciatica
Magnesium Phos is a prominently indicated Homeopathic medicine for lumbar sacral disc bulge, especially where accompanied by right-sided sciatica. The person needing Magnesium Phos feels pain in the lower back radiate down the hip, leg and down to the foot on the right side. The nature of this pain may be shooting, sharp, stitching or cutting type. The person needing Magnesium Phos may feel relief from applying pressure on the painful area.
Colocynthis – Excellent Homeopathic medicine for lumbar disc bulge with left-sided sciatica
Colocynthis is an excellent Homeopathic medicine for treating lumbar disc bulge where the main compliant is left-sided sciatica. The major symptom is pain in the lower back extending down the hip, leg and foot on the left side. The character of the pain may be cramping, shooting, lightening and shock-like or tearing in nature. Pressure and warm applications may relieve the pain. Lying on the left side may also provide relief.
Gnaphalium Polycephalum – Best Homeopathic medicine for treating lumbar disc bulge with sciatica and numbness in lower limbs
Gnaphalium Polycephalum is a very suitable Homeopathic medicine for disc bulge where sciatica, attended with numbness in lower limbs, is the chief symptom. Pain in the lower back radiates down the lower limbs along the course of the sciatic nerve. The person may feel better by flexing the thigh on abdomen.
Hypericum Perforatum and Rhus Tox – Homeopathic medicines for treating disc bulge from injury
For disc bulge resulting from injury, Homeopathic medicines Hypericum Perforatum and Rhus Tox come highly recommended. Hypericum Perforatum is given in case of violent, sharp pain in the lower back following injury. Walking and stooping is impossible and cause violent pain. It is also indicated for pain shooting up the spine and down the limbs. The person who needs Hypericum Perforatum may also have neck pain. The neck may be extremely sensitive to the touch from cervical disc bulge following injury. Movement of arms worsening neck pain is also a sign that Hypericum Perforatum is the choice of Homeopathic medicine. Hypericum Perforatum is also the medicine to use for tingling and burning in the limbs from a pinched nerve in the back. Homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox is indicated for disc bulge of both cervical as well as lumbar region. In case of cervical disc bulge, it is useful when neck pain gets better with heat or massage. In case of lumbar disc bulge, Rhus Tox is considered if the lower back pain gets better with movement or hard pressure.
Lifestyle measures can help better manage disc bulge
Some basic lifestyle measures, if adopted, will be of great help in managing the disc bulge complaint:
- Avoiding lifting heavy weight
- Avoid bending the spine; if need be, consider bending on the knees instead of waist
- Exercise to strengthen the back and maintain flexibility
- Avoid sitting for long hours and jumping
- Lose that excess weight
- Take proper sleep
- Meditate, do calming exercise to keep stress away
Sir, my mri reports says that variation between l4 & l5 disc this reason i have continue pain lower west and left lag. Pze sugges what to do.
My mother is 66years old. She is diabetic. She recently developed pain in right leg and became immobile. Doctor did Xray and MRI and concluded slip disc (L-5) Cervical lumbar spondylis. They have advised more bed rest and restricted movement inside house. Being diabetic without walking her sugar levels are going up. Is there a cure for this slip disc?
Here is Hrpreet singh .2 YEARS AGO IA HAVE BEEN SLIPPED IN OUR OFFICE COLD STORE . AT THAT TIME I HAVE A BACK PAIN I HAVE SHOWN TO DOCTOR HE HAS JUST ADVICED ME FOR X-RAY AFTER THAT HE SAID THEIR IS NO MAIN ISSUE HE SAID JUST USE THAT MEDICINES . AFTER THAT I M OKKKKKKK.
BT AFTER SOME TIME WHEN WE R SHIFTED I HAVE SUFFERED THAT BACK PAIN AGAIN ITS DUE TO HANDLING THE OVERWEIGHT . THEN IN UAE DR DINESH JECOB SUGGESSTS ME TO GO FOR MRI . NOW MY REPORTS SHOWN MY L5-S1 DISK IS SLIPPED . I M FACING PAIN OF NACK AREA, BACK , HIP , FROM TOE TO LEG AND RIGHT HAND FULL ( my full right side is stucked , ) There is too much pain even i m not being able to use my laptop . NOT ABLE TO DO MY OFFICE WORK
Here Neurologist Mr Dinesh jacob has suggessted me go for a surgery . NOW I NEED A OPINION FROM U IS THERE ANY CHANCE WITHOUT SURGERY MY DISK WILL BE OKKKKKKKKK
OR SURGERY IS THE LAST OPTION . HELP ME SIR . LOOKING FORWARD FOR YOUR REPLY MY contact no 055-9460263 , 0556013072
Hi,I am 54 years old and have pain confined to lower back since the last 2 weeks.Pain has decreased after bed rest and muscle relaxants and pain killersRecovery is slow and still some pain while bending forward and sitting and bending forward to eat etc..
Any medicines to prevent this episode happening other than the usual precutions of bending knees while liftin, not to twist the back etc…
Hi.. I m 24 yrs old. I hav acidnt in jan 2005,, due to dat i felt lowr bak pain evy year mstly in wintrs day,, bt frm last yr nov.2010, i hv radiate d pain to ryt leg,, dn i hv dne MRI in april. I hv diagnsd PIVD (prolapse of intervertbral disc). It includs L4, L5 nd S1… S1 prolpse 3 mm..dis cmpresn on nrve roots at cauda equina.. Mine 2 nrvs r cmprsd, 1 whch cntrl ryt leg nd 2 whch cntrl bladr n bowel.. I hav nw worse lwr bak pain, ryt leg pain, constipatn, difclty in urination.. I cnt stand, walk, sit, bend propr.. Hav cnsltd n cnsltng wd neuro- ortho spclsts..bt nt efctv. M so wory abt myn prbm, , ..
i got l3 l4 l5 disk problem pls help me
i heard u alot about u dr pls suggest me a medicine about slip disk ill be very thank ful of u pls doctor suggest me im 26 and i got this i very fed up of all this pls pls dr help me
I have sciatic pain for the last 8 years. I had an MRI scan few weeks back and it said L5S1 disc protusion 11mm. I was advised physiotheraphy treatment and some pain killers but all in vain.
I have 2 kids and I am not able maintain a healthy life because of this pain. I cannot stand and cook a meal for my family. I am not able to stand and walk for a long time and I have Right sciatic pain. As long as I am in rest, I am fine and the pain triggers when I start working. This is making my life miserable. Please provide your valuable advice.
MRI report says – IMPRESSION:
– RIGHT HEMISACRALIZATION OF L5 VERTEBRA (TRANSITIONAL L5 VERTEBRA).
– DEGENERATIVE CERRVICO-DORSAL AND LUMBAR SPONDYLOSIS WITH PARASPINAL MUSCULAR SPASM.
– SMALL SIZED POSTERIOR DIFFUSE ANNULAR BULGE WITH MODERATE SIZED POSTERO LEFT PARACENTRAL EXTRUSION OF L5-S1 POINTING DOWNWARDS INDENTING THE DURA, COMPROMISING THE SPINALCANAL, LEFT LATERAL RECESSES, NEURAL FORAMINA AND MILDLY COMPRESSING THE LEFT S1 NERVE ROOTS AT L5-S1 DISC LEVEL.
I AM UNDER TREATMENT OF HOSMAT HOSPITAL, BANGALORE, AS OUTDOOR PATIENT AND TAKING MEDICINES FOR THE LAST FORTNIGHT BUT THE RECOVERY IS NEGLIGIBLE. Kindly guide and suggest your expertise to get rid of this spinal ailment.
Dear Sir,
I am suffering from Scitica pain. From MRI scan it has been found that I have l5-s1 disc bulging and narrowing of canal which might be causing compression of nerve root.
This is mainly due to lifting of very heavy load without proper balance. The bulging of l5-s1 disc (herniated) probably causing the compression of nerve root. I do not have any back pain. Only lower hip, thigh muscles (back side) and cup muscle (back side) have muscular pain (hamstring type). I have taken several allopathic medicine, like, gabaneuron, gabapentin, pregabalin (150 mg), benphase forte, methyl cobalamine etc.
In homeopathic side I have started now taking W.H.1M/1+saclac 0/3/1 dv. as prescibed by our local Homeopathy doctor here (Dr. B. K. jana) on 12/5/09. But the pain still continues.
I have taken bed rest of about one month. But still I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and leg cup muscles (back side of the leg).
I feel less pain while lying down in bed or siting staright on chair. While walking or standing I feel lots of nero-muscular pain at the lower hip and back side of thigh (hamstring type) and back side of ower leg cup.
Intially I had some problem with less sensation near smallest fingure of the feet. Now I am getting it O.K.
However, hamstring type muscle pain still continues.
Please suggest some homeopathic medicine and exercise/yoga/natural medicine.
I will be grateful to you. My Life is becoming miserable
due to this sciatica pain. I cannot walk much or stand for longer time.
Thanking you
baniprasad
suffering with bulging of L5S1 disc and L4-5 kindly suggest me to curb this problem and how to control this degeneration of disc
I am suffering from back pain.. from MRI scan it has been found that i have l5 l4 level1 disc bulge since 2011 march sir please suggest me some treatment i am in Pakistan .
Dear Doctor, I am 36 years Indian residing in Dubai. For the past 8 months i have been experiencing on and off neck pain. I have had an xray and the doctor mentioned its muscle spasms and with regular exercise it should go away. However the pain became unbearable and I have had an MRI. As per the report and Doctor’s diagnosis, I am suffering from Cervical Disc Prolapse and this is causing immense pain in my neck, below right shoulder area and right arm. Due to terrifying pain have been prescribed heavy medication and however my body seems immune to any pain killers and I am suffering from sleepless nights. I have received opinion from a neurosurgeon to go for surgery as the only option and I would really like to look for alternative non surgical options, homeopathy, physio, ayurvedic etc…would you be able to recommend anything.
I have been in a car accident 6 years ago and dint sustain any injuries
I have had one osteopath session three months ago
I did one horse riding in Kashmir in August this year and besides this my work has been pretty much computer oriented as i have been in a desk job. There is lack of exercise
Just to give you some historic information should this be helpful.
Appreciate your time and awaiting your response
Yours sincerely,
Bharti S
Dear Sir,
I am a working as Sales Manager @ Bangalore and my age is 35. I am suffering from Right Leg thigh pain. From MRI scan it has been found that I have (L5-S1) L5 disc dehydration right paracentral disc protrusion is seen indenting the lateral recess and the traversing nerve root S1.
I do not have any back pain. Only lower hip, thigh muscles (back side) and have muscular pain. I have taken bed rest of about one month. But still I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh (back side of the leg). I feel less pain while lying down in bed or siting staright on chair. While walking or standing I feel lots of nero-muscular pain at the lower hip and back side of thigh. And I had some problem with less sensation for 3 toes (From smallest toe to 3rd toe).
I cannot walk much or stand for longer time. My Life is becoming miserable.
Please suggest whether i have to undergo surgery compulsorily or suggest some homeopathic medicine and exercise/yoga/natural medicine.
I will be grateful to you.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours,
Veerendra R. A
09686861823
sir my mother have backache SINCE 6 MONHS & problem in L2 & L4. her age 53, she also suffer from RA. SLIGHTLY RELIVE FROM AYURVEDIC TREATMENT PLEASE told me HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE. THANKS.
I am suffering from Scitica pain. Iam taking homeo medicines for the past six months. Though certain problems kike shocking pain in the right leg, lower back pain have been found better , now i was suffered from numness in my right feet (heal 7 fingers) for that too i am taking medicines from my Homeo Doctor. From MRI scan as per a Ortho Doctor’s advice, it has been found that I have circumferential disc bulge with large postero central disc extrusion at L4/L5 level with extruded disc material measuring 11x10x21 mm(APxMLxCC) lying alond the dorsal wall of L5 vertebral body causing marked spinal canal stenosis and thecal sac nerve roots impingement. the residual AP cananl diameter at this level measures 2-3 mm only. Circumferential disc bulge at L5/S1 level causing mild ventral thecal sac compression and bilateral s1 nerve root indentation. The ortho doctor advised me for a Surgery i spine. But I am not willing for that. I do have slight back pain. Lower hip, thigh muscles (back side) and cup muscle (back side) have muscular pain (hamstring type).
I have taken bed rest of about one month. But still I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and leg cup muscles (back side of the leg).
I am a working woman and my age is 38. I have to look after my two children.
Please suggest whether i have to undergo surgery compulsorily or suggest some homeopathic medicine and exercise/yoga/natural medicine.
i am expecting your guideline pl. very urgent.
sir, I have been treated both my cervicle and disc prolapse with with all conservative method ,I had surgery in 2007 but no respounce .My condition is becoming from bad to worse.. please advise me.
Respected sir,
I am 37 years old and was perfect hwoeever in the last year july 2010 i started walikng for wiegt loss and i did loss 9 kg in 3 months but in DECEMBER I FELT PAIN IN BACK and i did x-ray that shows s1 l5 Spondylolisthesis , now i am doing physiotheropy and taking alopathic medicines , can you please recommend me for any hoepathic treatyement for this injury as the pain is very irrtating and disturbing my life
Dear Sir,
I am working in IT services company. From two years I am suffering with lots of back pain ans after doing MRI it says I have Disc Protrusion L5-S1 . can able to cure totally from this as this thing totally down me from professional as well as personal life.
Please suggest I need your help.
Thanks,
Samir
i’m a student my age is 23 and i’m having back pain since 2007.
In 2008 i consulted a doctor he reffered me for mri scan.
According to the report
1- Posterior bulging disc at L4-L5 level
2- LT Lateral sublingamentus herniation of L5-S1 disc with compression of LT N. Root
after some treatments i was not getting pain it was tollerable but since last two to three months i’m getting problem as my pain has just increased
some times my left hand and both legs stops working for a while it happens at regular intervals whenever i seat and my whole body is paining all the time i cant able to sleep, seat or move sometimes
i just want to know can it be cured or should i consuilt a doctor
please help me