C6 C7 Disc Herniated - The Top 3 Things You Can Do From Home for Relief

[libbysouder]

Wow! Best info I've gotten so far and I'm 4 1/2 weeks into this episode with a herniated disc at c6/7. I've been living with my heating pad and coincidentally started using ice just a few days ago out of sheer desperation. It's already helped! I will turn off that heating pad and stick to the ice from here on out. Hoping to get this to resolve without the surgery my NeuroSurgeon is adamant is necessary.

[rchirodoc]

@libbysouder I'm glad you found it helpful - I would avoid the surgery also if possible. If you go to my website (I can't list it here, but it's in the video that you watched), I have a video there and I talk about some research that compares the success rate of surgery to conservative care, and they all agree that surgery is not the best choice unless you've tried everything else first.

[Axeexification]

This has been REALLY helpful - thanks!!!!!!

[rchirodoc]

@Axeexification You're welcome! I'm glad to hear it.

[ameiliz]

What are the symptom of a ruptured disc?

[rchirodoc]

@ameiliz They are the same as a herniated disc, only usually more severe.

[ameiliz]

I went to the ER the other day and they said use heat.. When I use my Brookstone pillow it hurts worst. Whic sux cuz its a hundred bux. This is taking away my life.

[ameiliz]

I went to the ER the other day and they said use heat..

[rchirodoc]

@ameiliz They're wrong - ice is best for any type of inflammation. The only time that heat is better than ice with this condition is if you have degenerative disc disease as well.

[seifeldeinb]

Thank you for the information. My Doc never told me anything about the ICE. I have the pain on my buttlock and right leg. He usualy put on a contraction table.

[Lisheous55]

Thank you so very much, this has been very informative and I'm looking forward to trying your routine..

[clevername333]

I cannot tell you how much I wish I had this information 6 months ago. I was starting to recover from my injury, and my physical therapist encouraged me to start working out again. I guess it was too much too soon, because after a while I re injured it worse than before. It was only stiff before, now I have a sharp itching sensation that migrates around the neck. Learning about these new techniques has help start my recovery.

[rchirodoc]

I definitely know what you mean - I work with a lot of patients with this condition, and I know how frustrating it can be. I'm glad the information has helped you!