Herniated Disc Treatment in New Jersey (Union, West Caldwell, Paterson, Bayonne)

Herniated Disc Treatment

Diagnosing a slipped disc involves a thorough physical and neurological exam to check muscle strength, reflexes, and the ability to feel light touch. To rule out other possible causes of lower back pain, you may need tests like an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan.

Initial herniated disc treatment is non-surgical and conservative. If these treatments are ineffective, you may need minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. Your doctor may recommend the following treatments, in order of least invasive to most invasive:

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Ibuprofen and naproxen are examples of these over-the-counter medicines that can relieve inflammation and pain, as well as improve your mobility.
• Physical therapy. With the help of a physical therapist, you can learn exercises that reduce your pain while strengthening supporting muscles, so you don’t have to rely on your back as much.
• Acupuncture. This complementary treatment involves using needles to stimulate specific points near the herniated disc. This stimulation promotes healing by increasing blood flow and encourages the body to release natural pain relievers.
• Nerve root block. Injecting a mixture of local anesthetic and steroids around the affected nerve can help relieve pain and reduce swelling.
• Prescription medications. If your pain isn’t relieved with over-the-counter medication, your doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants or narcotic painkillers on a short-term basis.
• Cortisone injections. An injection of corticosteroid reduces inflammation and fights pain.
• Surgery. You may need surgery to repair structural issues if symptoms don’t improve with less invasive forms of treatment.

Herniated Disc Specialists in New Jersey

At Redefine Healthcare, our herniated disc doctors have extensive experience in diagnosing and relieving herniated disc pain. Establishing a precise diagnosis is crucial to treating your pain appropriately. We utilize in-office state-of-the-art diagnostic technology to get to the root cause of your pain. At each of our Union, Paterson, Edison, West Caldwell, Rutherford, and Bayonne, NJ offices, we exclusively utilize the most up-to-date treatment options and techniques. Our medical team will go above and beyond to address your pain management needs and provide the best care possible.

Contact Redefine Healthcare for expert herniated disc treatment in northern New Jersey. Make an appointment to get a precise diagnosis so that you can begin appropriate treatment and return to your daily routines. The top-rated pain management physicians specialize in back pain diagnosis and treatment.