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
Sir my name is vishal kumar yadav .i am 19 yrs old . I am suffering from pivd since 1 yr . I had done many medical treatment but i got no effect at all .now i am hopeless of this i even thought that i will be never cure of this disatrous condition .so please consult me and sort out my problem if it can be cured.Thankyou
Diffuse disc bulge is observed at L4 level compressing thecal sac and causing mild narrowing of lateral recesses and neural foramina on both sides.
Facet joint effusion is seen at L4-5 & L5-S1 level
Sir i m vikas sing sir i m suffaring from cervaical pain to 1year dont effected to any titment and dont remove my pain i m 28 year old i have disk diffuse c5c6 pls tell me how will be removed my pain my contect 9455734995 8542980133
hello sir. i have prolasped disc problem last 5 years.prolasped disc l4l5andl5s1 with spinal stenosis.i have spondyloarthroathy.i am not cure till,feeling very pain.
Sir I have a back pain last three years. , my MRI report , l4 l5 s1 disc prolapsed, sir pl tell any way to recover
Sir,
My wife, Smt. Mousumi Chakraborty, 51 years suffering from early osteoarthritis, changes in the lumber vertebrae, break at pars inter articularies between L5 – S1 vertebrae, Disc spaces are normal S.I joints are normal. Early osteoarthritis changes around the both knee joint and joint spaces at the medical compartment of left side is diminished. Please suggest the proper medicine.
Hi,
i have what they described as ,
L2-3 RIGHT PARACENTRAL DISC PROLAPSE PASSING UP BEHIND L2 IN THE LATERAL RECESS DISTORTING THE THECAL SAC AND THE L2 ROOT .THIS PROLAPSE IS SLIGHTLY HETEROGENEOUS..
Hope this helps
Kind Regards
Darren
Sir,
My mother is suffering from back pain since last 2-3 years, she has taken both hemopathy as well as alopathy medicne during the period. However, because of her nature of daily, it has increased. A week ago, MRI has been done, and report says that she has “Sacralisation of L5 vertebra” and “diffuse disc bulge at l4 and l5 causing sac indentation and bilateral mild neural foraminal stenosis”. Kindly suggest me what should i do. I m feeling helpless.
Yours sincerely
Goutam Kumar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Hello Dr. Can l5-S1 displacement cause numbness & weakness in legs resulting in disability walking without pain ? If so, then suggest appropriate remedy.
Hi… my brother is 25 years old…. he is having lumber pain since last 1 year…. we consulted orthopedic but no result seen and still severe pain during lying in the bed…. dr said to do MRI… spinal stenosis L3/L4/L5 is seen in the reports….. there is no allopathic treatment to it…. please help me regarding homeopathic medications as soon as possible.
Sir,
I have been suffering from back pain for 5/6 years. I have taken advice from professor of neuro and orthopadic. I have done MRI 6 years ago. Professors recommendation is disc prolapse in lumber 4 and 5. He advises me to take therapy. I have taken different types of therapy. I have taken traction. After taking traction I am little better. But another symptom is present. After walking 1 or half mile my testis, penis and anal is insensitive. I have no sex now. My penis is weak and soft. Erectile problem of my penis is weakening my mind. Though my penis is erected but premature sex is occurs. Now I am in anxiety. I am 58 years old. I am Class-III Employees of government. I am typist. Please help me to give fruitful advise.
Sir my report is lumbar spondylosis mild posterocentralbulges of l2/3 and l3/4 discs associated with annualar tear left posterolateral fat lateral bulge/annualar tear of l4/5disc please give reply what is solution
MR finding reveal broad-based posterior disc protrusion (R>L) at L5-S1 indenting the thecal sac and compressing the traversing right nerve root.
Dear Dr Sharma.
I had severe back and was hospitalised for 4 days. After having an mri scsn. The doctor said it aas a herniated disc and presctibed nedication which is so strong and i feel drowsy.
I got in contact with physiotherapist to come home and assist me with my back problem. Is there anything you can assist me with. I do not want to have any surgery. Previously i had 5 neck fusions and still in pain.
I would kindly appreciate it if you could recommend something to ease my pain.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kind Regards
Vanitha
Sir /madem
I have a slip disc nd having sever Pain contiounesly in my lowerback and down to right thigh and legs upto fingers since 10 months. My mri report is L3L4L4L5L5SI.simultanously how can i cure this pain
(Diffuse disc bulge with annular tear posteriorly causing thecal sac compression and bilateral foraminal nerve root compression seen L5-S1 level) sir Do you have any suggestions for me .
Conclusion of my MRI report is L5-S1 diffuse posterior bulge causing effacement of epidural fat and mild encroachment of bilateral neural exit foraminae, with likely compromise of bilateral exiting L5 nerve roots.
I have numbness in my left foot along with tingling and sometime pain in my lower back, I also get a heavy sensation in my leg mostly at the ankle area. It started a year ago in my left leg. My lower back aches sometimes but the pain and discomfort is in my leg and foot. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Sir,
I am having Lumbarisation of S1.
And also posterior central and left paracentral disc protrusion at d12-l1 causing mild to moderate compression over the thecal sac.
diffuse disc bulge with right foraminal disc prtrusion at L5-S1.
please help me out with this.
Thankyou
Sir i have a severe pain in my left shoulder and left hand while i seat,stand,walking as well as while awake up even after 30 minutes sleeping. I have done MRI and report says following point:
1.The MR study shows reversal of cervical lordosis.
2.Moderate central chronic intervertebral disc protrusion with hard disc at C5-6 and C6-7 indenting the thecal sac.
3.Intervertebral disc show normal height and reduced signal intensity.
4.Mild intervertebral disc protrusion at D3-4 effacing thecal sac.
5. Mild intervertebral disc bulge at L4-5, L5- S1 effacing thecal sac.
Please advise is the homeopathic treatment is best and how much time taken to cure from above mentioned problem
Sir; I have pain in lower back ;neck; legs. In mri report it was seen that facent joint effuision at l23-l34 level. I also have treatment for 3 months…but I can’t have relief from that..
I am 40 yr old man.I am having cervical herniation of 5&6 vertebrae. Initially when it started I was having with guidiness but after taking homeopathic medicine from a very senior doctor and prof in homeopathy.
My pain reduced but still I am having intermittent guidiness and feels imbalance .
I am taking homeopathic medicines since 20 days .
My question is that will my business will go with homeopathic medicines and my herniation will be reduced.
Plz let me know.
Thanks
Syed ahmes