A major part of this includes disc bulges and protrusions which will be manifested as irritating pains, numbness, tingling sensation loss of mobility, burning sensation, and bowel/bladder issues.
From our experience in treating these issues for the last 15 years, we would like to answer some common questions and Ayurvedic solutions for degenerative disc disorders.
- If surgery is not opted for, what will happen to the nucleus purposes of protruded discs lying within the spinal cord? Does it disappear or remain in the canal?
Ans: Massive disc herniations usually reduce in volume and by 6 months, the size of the protruded material will be 1/3rd of the original size.
- Does disc herniations cause recurrent clinical symptoms
Ans: if the patient shows improvement with therapies, normally 80% of disc herniations will have sustained improvements
- Is there a risk of nerve damage resulting from the Ayurvedic approach
Ans: No, if managed under proper guidance – disc prolapses do not carry the risk of major nerve damage
- Is it safe to adopt Ayurveda management other than surgery for cases of disc-related complaints
Ans: No need for surgery, If there are no red flags