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EDISCSCULPTA cervical bulging disc occurs when one of the discs in the neck becomes damaged, potentially pressing against the spinal cord or nerve roots. A cervical disc bulge has the potential to be more serious than a disc bulge elsewhere on the spine, because it is higher up on the spine. Fortunately, there are a variety of treatment options available, and most patients are able to recover from their bulging disc in a relatively short period of time.
Options
Depending on the severity of the condition, the cause, and the patient's state of health, several cervical disc bulge treatment options may be considered:
Not every treatment option is right for every patient. If symptoms are severe and getting progressively worse, as occurs in a minority of cases, a doctor may recommend surgery as the first step in treatment. On the other hand, most cases can be treated with conservative cervical disc bulge treatment options, and surgery will only be considered as a last resort if those treatments are ineffective.
Only a doctor can tell you which type of treatment is right for your particular situation. To learn more about what treatment is right for your particular case, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Options
Depending on the severity of the condition, the cause, and the patient's state of health, several cervical disc bulge treatment options may be considered:
- Limited rest, as directed by a doctor (too much rest can cause muscle atrophy)
- A neck brace
- Physical therapy
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs)
- Epidural steroid injections
- Laser spine operations, a minimally invasive form of surgery
- Traditional spine operations, a more invasive form of surgery
In the long run, the doctor may recommend several lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms, such as using better posture, losing weight, and smoking cessation. These help to prevent future flare-ups from occurring, and also reduce the change of another disc bulge happening in the future.
Not every treatment option is right for every patient. If symptoms are severe and getting progressively worse, as occurs in a minority of cases, a doctor may recommend surgery as the first step in treatment. On the other hand, most cases can be treated with conservative cervical disc bulge treatment options, and surgery will only be considered as a last resort if those treatments are ineffective.
Only a doctor can tell you which type of treatment is right for your particular situation. To learn more about what treatment is right for your particular case, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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