• ruebenbauer69
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    1 year ago

    I have both a protrusion (bulging disc) and an extrusion (ruptured disc). After two hours with the neurologist my understanding is that the extruded disc needs to be “metabolized” - it needs to go away. Exercise and healthy lifestyle helps with that. Doctor also mentioned enzyme supplements, though she said it was her opinion. As for the herniated one - exercise, taking care of your back (“healthier” sitting, changing positions, correct sleeping position etc…). Surgery should be considered as a last resort (they might have to break part of the vertebrae to get to the disc). To surprise of nobody, these recommendations help me feel better.

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      1 year ago

      Interesting, thanks!

      What sorts of exercises help (or is it just any exercise)? Did you also go to a physical therapist?

      Did the neurologist have any hypotheses about how protrusion and extrusion occurred? Was it slowly over time? I suppose that’s somewhat academic.