Do I Need Surgery for a Disc Problem?
Most lumbar disc issues improve with precise, staged care. Surgery is reserved for red flags or severe, persistent deficits.
When surgery is urgent
- Progressive muscle weakness or foot drop.
- Bowel/bladder changes.
- Severe, unrelenting pain despite proper care.
When conservative care works
- Pain that eases with positioning and movement.
- No major weakness; symptoms improve over weeks.
- Responsive to load management and rehab.
Our approach
- Circulation HD to reduce nerve irritation.
- Circulation PT for hip hinge, core stability, and graded return to activity.