What can be done to help a disc bulge at L1-L2?

Answer by  GilFinn (2065)

The most common procedure to fix this problem is to fuse the two vertabrae together. This is normally done by a neurologist who will remove the bulging disk, then place a bone graft between the 2 vertabrae and attach a metal plate to hold them together. It's a common procedure.

Answer by  geoff23 (92)

Surgery if it is causing serious discomfort. Sometimes nerve route injections can help. I had the same problem. Doctors let it go on for too long had to get surgery. By then I had damage to nerves because disc bulge had pressed on nerve over a long period of time. Surgery removes bulge to free pressure on nerves.

Answer by  Gingercakes (920)

The best way to help with bulging disks is physical therapy. There are simple exercises you can find on the internet to help stretch out your back, which will help heal your bulge.

Answer by  NYCCDC (311)

Conservative treatments such as physical therapy, chiropractic, and decompression are best to start with. More invasive techniques would be possible nerve blocks or surgery to replace the disc.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

You need to see a doctor and get a professional opinion on the best treatment plan for it anything else can cause the injury to worsen.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Try to take it as easy as possible and follow all doctors orders you can try ice only leave it on for 20 minutes at a time otherwise it will do more harm than good.