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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
Dear Dr. Sharma
My wife is suffering from Low Back Pain (Lumber Spondylosis).Her physical problem through MRI Scan is :
1. L4 L5 & L% S1 Prolapse with neuro foraminal central sterosis and cando equine compression.
Symptoms :
1. Stifness in Waist and leg (left)
2. Severe pain from left hip joint to left leg
3. sensetion in left leg.
In early morning after getting from bed she is not able to turn in bed due to acute pain from hip to leg.
Some homoeopathic medicines used as adivised by Doctor are
1. R.Tox, Mag. Phos, Netram Sulf, Simicifuega, Cal. Carb
The above medicines work to some extent but did not help fully.
Please advise. I shall be thankful for ever.
Thanks
(Sheo Chand Singh)
16.12.2012
Dear sir,
I am Bishal Tamang age 37. i am suffering from severe right leg pain. doctor after studying my MRI report suggest for operation. But i need alternate better treatment than operation. coz i dont want to take any risk. so plz give me suggestion what should i do for the better treatment. i am waiting replies as soon as possible. here my MRI reports
1. Partial disc desiccation at L3-L4,L4-L5 and L5-S1 levels.
2. Diffuse disc bulge with anterior annular tear at L3-L4 level causing indentation on the thecal sac and narrowing interior part of the bilateral neural loramina at the same level.
3. Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral protrusion at L4-L5 level causing indentation on the anterior thecal sac and narrowing the interior part of the bilateral neural loramina.
4. Diffuse disc bulge with posterocentral and right paracentral protrusion at L5-S1 leve causing indentation on the anterior thecal sac and narrowing the interior part of the bilateral neural foramina(right more than left)
5. Modic end plate changes and smaller anterior osteophytes are seen in L4 and L5 vertebrae.
6. Schmorl’s node in the superior end plates of L3 and L4 vertebrae.
7. Reduced anterior height of L1 and L4 vertebral bodies noted.
infact i had an accident before 19 years ago, at that time doctor had said only anterior compression in vertebrae and i had taken almost three months bed rest at that time as a treatment. right now i am facing right leg pain starting frm low back, pelvic and thigh frm one month. i dont know what to do. i need alternative treatment. Is there any alternate treatment for my problem.
Sincerly looking reply
Bishal Tamang
HELLO FR
I am suffering from severe back pain which comes till my legs.
After an Xray done. it shows L5 sacralisation.The DR says there is a prolonged nerve compression.Please help me what medicine in homeopathy will help me for the same.
THANKYOU
Patient Age : 8 Month Baby
MRI THORACOLUMBER SPINE WITH CONTRAST :
An abnormal signal intensity intrathecal lesion is identified arising at the level of L2 vertebrae and extending to the 1.5 vertebral level, it appears hyperintense on T1 and T2-weighted sequences and showing signal drop out on T2 fat-sat sequences, no significant post contrast enhancement identified. The findings are in keeping with a intrathecal lipoma. it measures approximately 0.7 X 0.8 X 3.5 cm in AP. transverse and craniocaudal dimension.
The spinal cord terminating at the level of 1.3 vertebral level suggestive of tethered cord.
Spina bifida indentified below S1 vertebral level.
The visualised vertebrae appear unremarkable
No evidience of bone marrow replacement.
Pre and paravertebral tissue appear unremrakbalbe.
MRI BRAIN WITH CONTRAST :
The grey and white matter sturctures of brain are returning normal.
Report :
The grey and white matter sturctures of brain are returning normal signal.
No evidence of intracranial haemorrhage, infarction or space occupying lesion.
No evidence of tonsillar herniation.
Ventricles are of normal size.
There is no midline shift or cerebral edema.
Brain stem and cerebellum are normal.
No abnormal post contrast enhancement seen.
sir,
my wife having low bck pain since Lst 8 mnths till todaY there is no reliev in the pain.
on 16 mar 12 my wife washing clothes in bucket in forward bending position for long time after that she started to tell me that i am having low back pain after that i take her to hospital there they taken x-rays but nothing came in x-ray
on 22 may we done MRI report
POSTEROCENTRAL PROTUSION OF L4-L5 DISC and ligmentum flavum thickening mildly at the level of L4L5 AND L5S1
plz sir suggest me homeopathy medicine
dear sir…i have been suffering from low back pain since the last 7months. I have visited cmc vellore and according to the mri report disc degeneration disease has been found. Plz help me to cure my pain.
Hi,
I have acute pain in spine, and my doctor suggested for MRI, here is report:
1. Schmorl’s nodes are seen at L2 and L3 vertebral bodies with adjacent mild marrow edema at superior end plate of L3. Schmorl’s nodes are also seen at L2 and L1.
2. Disc desiccation is seen at L3-4, L4-5 and L5-s1 levels as loss of bright signal intensity of nucleus pulpous on T2W sagittal images.
3. Diffuse disc bulges are seen at L3-4, L4-5 and L5-S1 levels causing mild compression of thecal sac and bilateral neural foramina.
4. Bony central lumbar canal is adequate in dimensions with no evidence of primary lumbar canal stenosis.
I am under treatment of M.B.B.S., M.S. (orth) but no benefit seen. (MRI was suggested by him)
I am under treatment of physiotherapist also; I get vibration and heat therapy only. I can remove pain only for few hours.
Kindly help me to remove it and to get natural shape of spine again
I am suffering from back pain which goes down to my hips till both knees.
Digital X-Ray : Intervertebral disk space is reduced between L5-S1 vertebrae.
MRI report is as per details given below:
(1) Small syrinx in lowe dorsal cord
(2) Diffuse, bilteral forminal and rightextraforaminal disc bulge at L5-S1 level causing moderate biateral lateral recess and forminal stenosis(Right > Left)
(3) Diffuse and bilateral foraminal disc bulges at L4-5 and L3-4 levels with moderate bilateral lateral recess and farminal stenoss at L4-5 level.
I have been advised by my peronal Ortho Physician to try Homeopathic Treatment.
I shall be grateful if you can help to relieve my back pain.
Thanks for your kind attention plase.
R. K. Dhammi
dear sir ,
I found on internet that the pain in lower hip also cause due to synovial cysts in L4 AND L5 region . i want to know how homeopathic treatment is helpful in removing the cysts .
looking for your favourable reply .
Thanks
Regards
Abhinav.
My wife is aged 39 years, and we are blessed with two childred- 2 caesereans-Her one of her ovury is removed before 2nd delivery.now she has a Lumbar Disc prolapse. We consulted a Senior Homeopathic consultant in our town and he prescribed R 11 and R 78 (Dr.R Homepathic medicine-Germany)Wheather these medicines are Ok and how long will it take to cure
Sathish kumar
Sharp pain all time on left leg and back due to slip disk. Doctor advice surgery.i can’t walk can’t sit even can’t side change always in lying down position
Hello Dr sharma , i m suffering from PIVD at L4-L5 with spinal canal stenosis and subtle leftnerve root impingemment . the sagittal diametres in mm of the spinal canal at l4-l5 is 8.2 and l5-s1 is 8.6 .i am facing pain at my lower back , hip and left leg . there is numbness in my left leg , thumb of left leg.kindly suggest me what should i do .
thanks
gaurav
I have done the MRI of my Lumbo-Sacral Spine. MR images reveal lumbar spondylosis & PIVD at L4-5 level, Straightening of lumbar spine & L4-5 intervertebral disc are displaying loss of normal bright signal on T2W images consistent with disc desiccation changes. Vertebrae are also showing degenerative changes in form of anterior asteophytosis. L4-5 disc shows central disc protrusion causing thecal compression.
So i am really confused whether to go allopathic or homeopathic ?
Please advice us.
Waiting for your response.
Hi sir,i had back pain problem since last 7 years,recently i taken MRI reports , in the mri reports “Mild annular disk bulge with thecal with indentation at the level of D12 /L1 and L1/L2” plz suggest me what is my problem and give me the solution.am plz reply as soon as possible.thanks a lot.
sir,
my wife having low back pain since last 7 months
when she was two week pregnent on 16 th mar 12 she was washing her cloths in forward bending position for long time after that she told abut pain in low back we taken x ray pain killers and head ache medicine which is not good for pregnent lady we dont know about the pregnency after one month on 1st april 12 she had only one day period and then stop we gone to gynologist and she taken test and we came to know about the pregnency after that doctor suggested her to abort pregnency due to heavy back pain and we decided to abort becz she cant bear the pain for nine months but after abortion also there is no improvement in pain it is going on increasing plzz suggest me good homeopathy medicines and treatment for my low back pain
MRI Report :
POSTEROCENTRAL PROTRUSION OF L4-L5 DISC AND LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM THICKENING MILDLY INDENTING THECAL SAC
i cant bend forward i cant stand for long time i cant sit for long time and i cant sleep in one position for long time my back is paining i will be very thankfull to you if you help me
thanking u
sandeep
Sir,
My wife having back pain since last 8 months plz suggest me homeopathy medicine for my wife
Her MRI done on 22 may 2012 and MRI report showing diagnosis-posterocentral protusion of L4-L5 disc and ligamentum flavum thickening mildly identing thecal sac
can this problem is cureable by homeopathy medicine if yes plz sir help me to cure this back pain
thanking u
sandeep
HELLO! MY HUSBAND IS THE ONE THAT HAS THE SEVERE BACK PAIN,THE SCIATIC NERVE, WITH BULGING DISKS, SIMILAR TO WHAT YOU DESCRIBE ABOVE WITH THE PAIN RADIATING DOWN THE LEG,ALSO SOME NUMBNESS IN LEG AND ONCE IN A WHILE HIS HANDS, HIS JOB REQUIRES HIM TO BE ON HIS FEET MOST OF THE TIME, WHICH INCREASES THE PAIN, HE DOES GET SOME RELIEF SITTING DOWN, BUT THAT IS NOT VERY OFTEN. DO YOU HAVE ANY REMEDY THAT CAN HELP HIM? PLEASE REPLY ASAP. THANK YOU!
Dear Sir,
I am computer student in hyderabad I have a problem with the disc(L3,L4,L5) prolapse from last one year am suffering very much with this pain. this problem came when i carried gas cylinder up to 3 floors from that day to till now am suffering with this pain sir please suggest me a best way to come out from this problem.
Thanks & Regards
AnandKumar.P
Sir,my 3 disks are having problem(slip disk). sir , I want to ask u that can it be treated without surgery.
Sir,
in mid of June 2012, i was identified mild PIVD in L3-L4 and L5 – S1, mild tear was noted in L4-L5. The pain was in Low Back and radiation was in thigh, groin, calf & front leg. Vitamin D- 42nMol and HLA B 27 was negative. My movement was restircted. I was given Proxym XT, Gabaneuran and Liofen 10 for 10 days, then i was given Gabaneuran and Etoshine MR for another 10 days. Post which i was able to stand and do my normal routine activity and was also asked to do 4 types of exercise. Situation improved but stil used to feel acute pain after getting up from car seat and office chair. gradually this pain also started subsiding. In 1stweek Sep 12, i again felt the same pain in all the places mentioned above while sitting on office chair and a very slight movement of both my legs & i am advised to take rest with the same medicine.
Request your opinion to get rid of this problem as i am working in a Pvt co. and cant afford to take much leave.
Regards,
Manish Chaubey.
9038099880/9031099185.