Can a Disc Herniation Heal Itself?

A herniated disc can heal itself. Dr. Shim explains how.
For more information, please see our blog at: www.shimspine.com/disc-hernia...
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  • @mfaisalmehmood8777
    @mfaisalmehmood8777 Жыл бұрын

    How many people are watching this with back pain?

  • @Cheeba__
    @Cheeba__3 жыл бұрын

    Praying for everyone in the comments , that our bodies heal itself quickly 😭🙏🏽 im right there with you 😭💚

  • @Cheeba__

    @Cheeba__

    3 жыл бұрын

    D I 😭😭😭 thank you !

  • @bLaZeRs4dub

    @bLaZeRs4dub

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Cheeba Lounge this is so painful. Going on day 7 of severe pain.

  • @simplyfood.1016

    @simplyfood.1016

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ameen thank you ✌

  • @juanpadilla8408

    @juanpadilla8408

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im 20 years old and just got diagnosed with a herniated disc. If anyone has any tips feel free to send my way

  • @catchinxbodiezz9299

    @catchinxbodiezz9299

    3 жыл бұрын

    How can a girl injury herself?

  • @vaakdemandante8772
    @vaakdemandante877210 ай бұрын

    Got a herniated disk, the orthopedic surgeon I consulted with recommended he removes my two adjacent bones and replaces them with a single titanium implant, which would limit my mobility and then have to be replaced every 10 years - his words, not mine. I did not listen to him and just used a mild form of stretching and waited it out - I feel fine and do an MRI from time to time, to keep it under control. No surgery was ever needed. If I let this quack operate on me, I would lose both money and health, and be forever tied to hospitals and surgeries. Some doctors are just criminals in white coats. Thank you for the video, I support this message and confirm that in mild cases there's nothing to worry about - rest and let the body repair itself.

  • @geekygirl648

    @geekygirl648

    Ай бұрын

    After how many months or years do u get ur MRI re check?

  • @samlalala-hw6kj

    @samlalala-hw6kj

    15 күн бұрын

    yeah spinal fusion for one herniated disc is contraindicated only recommended for the most extreme cases. The better surgery for minor problems is microdiscectomy.

  • @geekygirl648

    @geekygirl648

    15 күн бұрын

    @@samlalala-hw6kj should I consult orthopedic surgeon or Neuro surgeon

  • @geekygirl648

    @geekygirl648

    15 күн бұрын

    @@samlalala-hw6kj mine is mild to moderate c2 to c7 Orthopedic surgeon said it's nothing while I'm in pain since last 7 years

  • @julioarturo4205
    @julioarturo4205 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a doctor From Mexico. I want to share my experience. I had two dorsal hernias. I was in permanente pain for 15 years. I couldn’t walk straight. I had to use my arms to stand. I saw a lot of specialists one of them its my friend a specialist in rehab. , he said to me , you don’t need surgery your ciático nerve it’s not compressed. I ha a change in my live. I quit my job in a public hospital and worked only in my private practice. I start having a better life with my family , ejercice ( walking and swimming) and less stres. My pain disappeared miraculously in 1990. . I’m 73 years old now. My body heal itself. My greetings and my best wishes from Mexico. I’m sure you all wil be ok. Surgery must be the last option.

  • @matenorth

    @matenorth

    Жыл бұрын

    What made your pain go?

  • @julioarturo4205

    @julioarturo4205

    Жыл бұрын

    @@matenorth I think that I used to worked to much. To much stress and almost nothing off exercise. When I was 35 I decided to change my way of live. I resigned to my hospital job. I continue only with my private practice. That gave me the chance to have time for exercise . Swimming and walking. I also try to keep my weight. At that time I had 4 surgeries two days a week in the public hospital. Those surgeries were performed standing up . Now i do one surgeries a week and sitting down. But basically I think two things were important, do only the things you like to do and move your body. Most of the pain is cause by contraction of muscles in your back , if you do,exercise you relax those muscles. My best wishes for you.

  • @xcobyxzei

    @xcobyxzei

    14 күн бұрын

    I’m glad your okay now ❤

  • @desertspectre2881
    @desertspectre28813 жыл бұрын

    I thought this guy was BS because I was in serious pain! But one day I woke up and didn't feel so bad. Then as weeks went on I forgot what pain I had. My own body healed itself. Thank God and bless this man for spreading positive energy.

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a refreshing comment. Most people, out of frustration "shoot the messenger". I believe in intelligent design. Our bodies can and do heal, and in the right circumstance, we should be patient enough to allow it to do so. Sometimes, you do need medications, or even surgery. But, if you can, wait to see if it gets better. As a spine surgeon, I know how it can seem so desperate. But my happiest patients are the ones I helped avoid surgery. Cheers. Be confident. Someone is watching over you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYOLpJptp6-el6g.html

  • @anasepulvedawli8417

    @anasepulvedawli8417

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Was in devastating pain too. 6 weeks it is tolerable with no meds.

  • @tenfour000

    @tenfour000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos Your video was an excellent visual representation of what I needed to see, probably the best explanation of all videos. But the belief that the discs can recover alone is almost unbelievable since there is no guarantee although miraculously they could because of regenerational growth of the body. This means that there is hope in healing alone without any other needs. My question is: Would you recommend anything else, like a treatment of some kind, maybe Yoga? Thank you .

  • @melvinojr7318

    @melvinojr7318

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@anasepulvedawli8417 I have a bulging disc pinching my nerve. Severe pain at times and weakness and tingling in left leg. I was going to get surgery but after hearing some comments I'm second guessing this decision. I see your post was 1 month ago. If you don't mind me asking how do you feel now?

  • @anasepulvedawli8417

    @anasepulvedawli8417

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@melvinojr7318 with PT very good. I can now sit without pain.

  • @shakthi9539
    @shakthi95392 жыл бұрын

    Im suffering from pain past 5 months...Now my pain is gone away😌...U just need a good dr. And excellent physio✅...And a full bed rest🙂...Ur body will mostly heal itself...If you r reading this with ur painnn...You will be cured...Im praying...God Bless You💝

  • @arunantony1251

    @arunantony1251

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank u for ur comment can i get your number i have the same problem 🥺

  • @akshatkhare1375

    @akshatkhare1375

    2 ай бұрын

    How much bed rest

  • @paulwilkinson3963

    @paulwilkinson3963

    2 ай бұрын

    @@akshatkhare1375bed rest should be minimal in most causes , it only slows down the healing and can even make it worse

  • @muslimah6059

    @muslimah6059

    2 ай бұрын

    ​​@@akshatkhare1375One month + exercise You will get better result insha Allah

  • @taiwoolutola4176

    @taiwoolutola4176

    2 ай бұрын

    Amen

  • @shyamsundar8665
    @shyamsundar86652 жыл бұрын

    I had l4 l5 & l5 s1 disc bulge/disc herniation(MRI) . I had severe pain in my lower back . Now I don't have any pain may be 0.5 sometimes or 0 out of 10 . Am doing some decompression stretches and praying to Jesus daily. Everyone who reads this comment. Don't worry 😊 It will heal by God's grace😇 Don't lose hope

  • @KianSaresei

    @KianSaresei

    Жыл бұрын

    How did you healed your i5 s1 ? I’m fighting 10 months now 🥲

  • @aaronmoleka5006

    @aaronmoleka5006

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen I just healed after 3 weeks not a month yet and I thank the lord Jesus Christ for that.

  • @smith2186

    @smith2186

    Жыл бұрын

    @shyam sundar hi brother how many months it took for you to get pain free

  • @cosmonauteable9151

    @cosmonauteable9151

    Жыл бұрын

    praying to jesus daily LMAOOOOO bruh, get into the pool and do strenghtening exercises. Stretching by itself will not fix the root cause neither will praying LMAO

  • @phatbastard22

    @phatbastard22

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cosmonauteable9151 what exercises do you recommend?

  • @Flokiabob311
    @Flokiabob311 Жыл бұрын

    3 things I can suggest that have always helped my back repair itself from pain: 1. Get a neck and back massager. The kind you put your arms thru in the sleeves. 2. Stretch. Stretch when you wake up. Stretch before you go to bed. Stretch before you exercise and even when you’re bored. Stretch, stretch, stretch. 3. Ice. NEVER use heat if it is swollen or inflamed. Ice within the first 2-3 days, then heat the swelling has down. 4.EXERCISE! Work out! Walk! Run! Strengthen your back! The stronger it is the less likely it will be hurt. 5. Last but certainly not least. Eat right. Lay off the junk food, sugar, and flour. Stay away from ooey gooey cheese. As good as it is. NO SODA. And always WATER, WATER, WATER!

  • @wawanlapandua

    @wawanlapandua

    11 ай бұрын

    Its 5

  • @tuannguyen-yt8ty

    @tuannguyen-yt8ty

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @zuhardi

    @zuhardi

    10 ай бұрын

    what? run? dude people had this cant even walk properly..

  • @Flokiabob311

    @Flokiabob311

    10 ай бұрын

    @@zuhardi well with that attitude of course they can’t

  • @zuhardi

    @zuhardi

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Flokiabob311 sorry bro.. i had this 2 times and this is my 2nd time i cant even walk properly. standing only last 30 sec. doc and physical therapy told me i have to walk but never run and jumping. herniated on s1 and today is 5 months had it still in pain

  • @smith2186
    @smith2186 Жыл бұрын

    This is the only video out of 1000s i have seen in KZread where people really came out to write there success story of recovery in comment section,really appreciate you guys ❤️

  • @ELEKSIR

    @ELEKSIR

    Жыл бұрын

    i do this about 2 weeks and im feeling better and better kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKqA0rGAqZWYfsY.html

  • @HWolfe

    @HWolfe

    Жыл бұрын

    Their success stories are wonderful.

  • @Meep-ei2qu
    @Meep-ei2qu2 жыл бұрын

    For any new people dealing with this, I ’ve dealt with this twice and it healed both times so don’t worry the pain is only temporary even if it doesn’t feel like it. My main advice is to be cautious of how you move shortly after it’s healed cause it can be really easy for the pain to come back and I’m now dealing with it a third time because of it 😭 so don’t push yourself too much even when the pain is gone. Hope everyone gets their healing soon!! :D

  • @gurota1786

    @gurota1786

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had hope because of this message, iv dealt with mine months ago and doing it again now.. did you do injections? Im just doing pt again, u gave me a positive vibe thanks again

  • @meredithfox5477

    @meredithfox5477

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this!!! It gives me hope! Im going on week 4 of pain and nerve compression from herniated C7. Im a registered nurse and was hurt at work. I just want to get back to helping my patients!!!

  • @joemomma707

    @joemomma707

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@meredithfox5477 how you feeling?! I’m also an RN. Just got hurt on the job as well Mine is L4 L5 disk bulge I can’t even sit or lay down without pain!!!

  • @meredithfox5477

    @meredithfox5477

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@joemomma707 it has been 1 month since my injury. I am slowly improving. Definitely not as painful as it was in the first week but I am being very careful and taking physical therapy very seriously. I am resting a lot but also making sure I'm gently moving around so my muscles do not weaken or lock up. I am using a lot of natural anti inflammatory supplement because i had terrible side effects from dexamethasone they put me on and could not tolerate it. I drink plenty of water every day and limit sugar and processed foods. I am trying my best to heal from the inside out.

  • @joemomma707

    @joemomma707

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@meredithfox5477 nice!! Happy to hear you are doing better. What natural anti inflammatory supplements do you recommend?

  • @Teh-Jones
    @Teh-Jones7 ай бұрын

    More information in this 5 minute video than I've been able to leach from two doctors, physician assistants, and physical therapists over the past month and half... Thank you kindly.

  • @danielhildebrand6553

    @danielhildebrand6553

    4 ай бұрын

    So true, if this was explained to me like this at the beginning! I would have known I was in for a journey of expected pain but would be wroth it on the end. I though the didn’t care but 9 weeks later no more nerve pain still in pain but no more burning sensations

  • @ivanplacido6996

    @ivanplacido6996

    4 ай бұрын

    Let me guess. You went to American doctors ?

  • @Teh-Jones

    @Teh-Jones

    4 ай бұрын

    I do indeed live in America, so yep. @@ivanplacido6996

  • @deanmoriarty6015

    @deanmoriarty6015

    4 ай бұрын

    literally. in america you spend thousands only for your insurance to not cover it and your doctors to give you little to no information.

  • @Teh-Jones

    @Teh-Jones

    4 ай бұрын

    I can't say I disagree with you, it's certainly a broken system...@@deanmoriarty6015

  • @lindacampbell9174
    @lindacampbell917411 ай бұрын

    This video saved my life! I had the herniated disc for 6 months, before coming across this video. I went to doctors, physical therapists, massage people. Nothing helped. After hearing this doctor, I decided there was nothing else I could do, so I just trusted what he said. The stress I had put on myself was lifted and the pain started to subside. I kept getting better and better. Eventually, I was back to my old self. I was so scared I would never be the same, but after trusting that the body can heal itself, it actually did. I can't thank you enough!

  • @shaquilletrumata3133

    @shaquilletrumata3133

    10 ай бұрын

    how long did it take to heal?

  • @pol4466

    @pol4466

    10 ай бұрын

    How long healing process . Did u realy rest . I need to workout to take care of my commitement and family

  • @Alyssa501

    @Alyssa501

    10 ай бұрын

    Im on month 5 !!!! How long did it take you

  • @lindacampbell9174

    @lindacampbell9174

    9 ай бұрын

    It took me 2 more months after my comment to heal completely!@@shaquilletrumata3133

  • @lindacampbell9174

    @lindacampbell9174

    9 ай бұрын

    I rested and went about my daily life and it healed about 2 months after my comment to the doctor@@pol4466

  • @dakotadad8835
    @dakotadad88353 жыл бұрын

    This video almost brought me to tears giving me hope. I’ve been in agonizing pain for weeks, I couldn’t walk or stand for days and this is the only positivity I’ve heard yet. Thank you so much

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYOLpJptp6-el6g.html

  • @pinoypridehighlights8593

    @pinoypridehighlights8593

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos hi ive been feeling neck pains for abt 3 yrs now. The first 2 yrs has been tolerable for me, for i am an athlete and i always exercise. But now i quit exercising cause i cant bear it anymore. My nevk gets too stiff and it gets me off my mood. My doctor gave me anti inflammatory and pregabalin. And i just finished my medications with it, its not that painful anymore. But the discomfort that ive felt is still there. What to do???

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pinoypridehighlights8593 I am glad you had an evaluation by a doctor. If there is no concerns from you doctor, a slow return to exercise is always good. It is a gradual two steps forward, one step back process. Do not be too discouraged by the step back.

  • @ronakrathod8487

    @ronakrathod8487

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same brother

  • @DrezdanyWildlife

    @DrezdanyWildlife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! Going on 6 weeks now. I have to use crutches when I have to walk longer. I can’t wait until this is over. It’s been 3 weeks of 24/7 pain, it was unbearable. I’m doing physical therapy, acupuncture, cupping, tens unit, icing.

  • @davidamarquez
    @davidamarquez Жыл бұрын

    I suffered a herniated disc Christmas weekend 2022. It was debilitating and could hardly walk or get up to watch my kids open their presents but made them wait 😂. MRIs revealed 1 bulge, 1 hernia ruin, and arthritis. It does improve over time but I also did the right chiropractic (soft tissue focused) and physical therapy focused on strengthening the entire core. I feel great! I highly recommend that to everyone. Also learn how to properly lift heavy objects. Stay safe everyone!

  • @sahilsheoran8823

    @sahilsheoran8823

    Жыл бұрын

    Can it cure for permanent

  • @yomaddy

    @yomaddy

    5 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately no​@@sahilsheoran8823

  • @hepzlawrence7710

    @hepzlawrence7710

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@sahilsheoran8823ive had back pain from disk herniation all my life, some days better than others so yes it if you let the body do what it needs too, but also making it easier for our body by changing the way we move better posture for walking and bending etc, look up disk stacking or spine stacking

  • @robs7446
    @robs7446 Жыл бұрын

    Currently recovering from this. Herniated disc l4-l5. Pain was unbearable initially and I ended up in emergency as I passed out a couple times. But as this video mentions, handle the pain and let the body do it’s thing. Praying for anyone else who has to experience this as it’s brutal

  • @mainsamay7300

    @mainsamay7300

    Жыл бұрын

    Currently recovering from disc bulges at l4l5s1. Pain in whole left leg while standing for 15 mins, sitting for 10 mins and walking for 30 mins. Eventually numbness at beneath the left feet. When i am lying on bed the pain starts disappearing. I had disc herniation 11 years back when i fell on my back while playing football. Suffered the pain for atleast 2 years and slowly with medication and physiotherapy i was well off with just 20% pain. After atleast 5 years my pain went back to 5%. I played football but my left leg did not have strength as before. I had sex many times but was always cautious about my disc problem. I was afraid that i might not be able to impregnate but i have a healthy baby now. I used to smoke daily, i did alcohol abuse on many occassions and worked hard on my sitting job for many hours at office. I am now around 33 years old. Just as i regret i did not get good physiotherapists to tell me that spinal problems are not incurable or that operation is must. Similarly i regret even today there are a lot of physicians who do not have clue on how to tackle slip disc and medical science has not yet found a permanent solution to this problem.

  • @shaquilletrumata3133

    @shaquilletrumata3133

    10 ай бұрын

    how long did it take to heal?

  • @robs7446

    @robs7446

    10 ай бұрын

    @@shaquilletrumata3133 took me 3 months, it can take upto 6 months to heal though. Weirdly I just lost my limp overnight then had to teach myself how to walk normally again. Can’t recommend these exercises enough, stick with it

  • @bidhanhajong9246

    @bidhanhajong9246

    10 ай бұрын

    Brother i hv been suffering from lymbor spondylosis from the last 5 months... I don't know what to do . The pain is unbearable. I did multiple check up but it's not working

  • @MilanKDas

    @MilanKDas

    9 ай бұрын

    Did you take any therapy to heal it ?

  • @ReelGuyTv
    @ReelGuyTv10 ай бұрын

    Suffered this shit for two years in my 20s. Had two disc herniations. One pressing on the sciatica and the other pressing on the s1 nerve root. The commentator is correct. Don't underestimate the healing powers of the body. If the surgery goes wrong there may be no coming back from it. Avoid surgery even though the pain is unreal. My pain was constant. It suffered standing, sitting, lying down and sleeping. It never went away until it finally did. Once it did I discovered barbell training. Of all things in the world that's what kept it away. Now squatting 240lbs easily. 300lb deadlifts. To think at one time 15 years ago I was barely able to tie my shoes. It will go away.

  • @frankdatankallday4745

    @frankdatankallday4745

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey man my situation sounds just like yours. 7 months in and me leg numbess is my biggest issue. Back pain not too bad. How long does it take???

  • @cassiedoyle2453

    @cassiedoyle2453

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks I really needed to hear this, my sanity is slipping because I can't handle being in constant pain, I'm 29 and feeling like this is the end, I have a son so I'm trying to be strong but I feel like a burden to my family, can't sleep most nights now I'm on medications which I hate, it helps hearing that it can get better, I only have one and it is hell.

  • @ReelGuyTv

    @ReelGuyTv

    7 ай бұрын

    @@cassiedoyle2453it's hell. I'll never forget it. just be mobile. Walk everyday. Crunches. Leg raises. Superman holds on your stomach. Going into extension with a large medicine ball. Doing body weight squats. Obviously you don't want to go deep with squat or the extensions. just listen to your body. Let the pain guide you. Some days you'll do better than others. It will go away.

  • @cassiedoyle2453

    @cassiedoyle2453

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ReelGuyTv Thanks, at the moment my left shoulder is going stiff, I think I might of done muscle damage too, my herniated disc is 3mm x 6mm in the thoracic spine upper back t6-t7 and I don't have much core strength so I'm not sure what excercises are good for that, I was told not to bend, I'm feeling very weak, thankyou for your advice 🙏 thankyou for giving me hope, I hope I am strong enough mentally to make it to better times its been about 3 months and I just want to be myself again

  • @simonshotter8960

    @simonshotter8960

    6 ай бұрын

    Stop the deadlifts. Absolutely no need for such a risky exercise

  • @vidyajayram
    @vidyajayram2 жыл бұрын

    A doctor affirming surgery is not needed is a breath of fresh air! Thank you

  • @Jeff-S-Grimes

    @Jeff-S-Grimes

    Жыл бұрын

    well kinda of, he said there are instances where one could require medical intervention ASAP which in a case where it is so severe you can't avoid surgery. Not all spine surgeries are avoidable but most are, it seems

  • @smith2186

    @smith2186

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Vidya how are you feeling now?

  • @jeffrylim8338
    @jeffrylim83383 жыл бұрын

    I had exact same situation as @Eftee02. First severe disc herniation L4L5 in June 2019. I was totally paralyzed and hospitalized for 4 days. Took me about 1 month to get normal with some pain killers and muscle relaxant and inflammation medications. Then in 2020 due to covid pandemic, I suffered a recurring disc herniation because of bad posture when I had to cook myself. The pain wasnt as paralyzing as 2019 but it sure was more complicated and took way longer to heal. As i tried to avoid hospitals in times of pandemi and from my previous experience with herniated disc, I decided to take a bedrest for 3 weeks thinking it will help the herniated disc to reabsorb. The pain did subside but when I was able to finally stand up, my whole body was feeling weak and I have muscle cramp because of prolonged bedrest and was super painful. It was kinda come and goes and not healing as I expected. I decided to consult doctor despite covid condition. My doctor gave me epidural steroid injection for 3-4x over a period of 3 months and prescribed me some medications. My back did start to get better and the pain start to centralised on my lower middle back. It was however still hard for me to carry out my daily activities, I had difficulties standing up or sitting down for too long, not to mention walk. But I did force myself to stand up, do stretchings, walk bit by bit everyday to recover my muscle strength and continue to take painkiller / muscle relaxant that my doctor prescribed to me and go for routine physiotherapy about twice a week. At this point, I faced a condition whereby i will feel pain when i sit down for too long, or when i tried to get up from my seat, my back felt stiff and the lower right part of my back feels stinging pain. Once i straightenned up my posture which took some time like 10-20 secs, then i will feel better. I did not give up. When it wasnt so pain, I would get down to the swimming pool, walk on the pool forward and backward and sideways. Then i also start swimming breast stroke, the kicking motion helps to pull and stretch my entire back and when you get up to gasp for air, the posture is almost similar to mckenzie cobra posture which helps to relieve my pain by a LOT. I swim everyday or at least 5x a week. As this video and eftee02 said, the most important thing is I constantly told myself i WILL recover and maintain positive mindset. I tried to do freestyle swim but it makes my back worse so I stick to breaststroke, discipline in doing my stretches, TUCK my tummy in when i walk, maintain upright and sitting posture, and my back starts to feel normal after 7 months and can do most of my daily activities including driving etc! Now i am doing core strengthening exercises to train my muscle so they will lock the part of my herniated disc area in place when i stand up or sit down to prevent future recurrence. You guys can find loads of such videos in youtube. Well i hope by sharing my story, it helps you guys here to keep fighting and positive spirit and know that you can recover !

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @NateVanessa1

    @NateVanessa1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Inspired by your story..will go through this journey(slipped disc L4-L5) with your positive spirit..nothing is impossible.. Thank you to the doctor ShimSpine for encourage patient to be heal in natural way without scaring them with operation/ procedure.

  • @ashishranacs

    @ashishranacs

    3 жыл бұрын

  • @amyaaron7141

    @amyaaron7141

    2 жыл бұрын

    You sound like me! I went two years looking for the reason behind my pain. There are things like weight training, lower body, that I can't do unless I want to aggravate my L4L4 slipped disc and have a major flair up. Sitting and lying down hurt . I actually bought a cushion made for bed sores . I can lie down, put that under that area and not press on the sciatic nerve.

  • @ZdenekZnaly123

    @ZdenekZnaly123

    2 жыл бұрын

    I also swim regularly and breast stroke works really well. I did find crawl hurting my back but I still want to use crawl to stretch the upper body. So I stopped moving my legs when doing crawl and that seems to help a lot.

  • @georgewashington687
    @georgewashington68710 ай бұрын

    I had a massive disc herniation, L4-5 causing me excruciating pain no matter what position my body was in. I could not walk without severe pain, sleep was almost impossible. I went to my ortho who ordered an mri and after seeing the results referred me to a disc surgeon. He was ready to do surgery to fuse and stabilize the vertebrae. I was not ready for surgery...coward. I gave it time and as Dr. Shim stated it gradually improved. I got a second opinion from a very experienced neurosurgeon who did an exam, looked at the mri and said since I was improving, was retired and not needed to get back to work, that he recommended I should give it time. He said the large majority of these herniations heal over time without surgery. That was two years ago, I am pain free but I am cautious when lifting or doing anything that might aggravate my back. I am so pleased I took his advice because I have heard so many horror stories from individuals who underwent spinal surgery. I know there are times when it is necessary but if not an emergency....time is your best friend.

  • @PeterSquitieri

    @PeterSquitieri

    10 ай бұрын

    Here’s a anti-horror story. I had surgery for a herniated disk back in 1987 when techniques weren’t nearly as advanced . There was of course quite a bit of initial pain but it resolved over 5 or six weeks and since then (35 years ago) I’ve had no further trouble beyond a twinge or two when the weather is weird. Of course this is just anecdotal evidence but based on my experience I would strongly recommend surgery over what I’ve heard other commenters are suffering

  • @ch1214ch

    @ch1214ch

    9 ай бұрын

    Why would the dehydration process cause the disc to bulge? @3:12

  • @imjustmethatsall
    @imjustmethatsall3 ай бұрын

    I’ve experienced 2x severe herniated discs in 2 years (couldn’t walk, couldn’t shuffle in bed, etc.). In both, I could walk assisted by 2 weeks, and walk without pain after 2-3 months. Swim / cycle within 5 months. I’ve also had two smaller flare ups since, with shooting pain down to my foot and unable to lie down to sleep. each one took 6 weeks to heal properly and the back pain got worse (burning after 30 secs of standing) whilst leg pain decreased, before resolving I remember all four times thinking I’d never get better, so I’m leaving this comment to share that it does!! Keep moving to the best of your ability in small increments, and you will get there x (I didn’t have any surgery, turned down injections, went to PT & used pain meds with anti inflam meds)

  • @emagee7864
    @emagee7864 Жыл бұрын

    I was in severe pain from a low back herniation for an entire year. Had sciatica pain down to my foot and weakness in my right leg. One day after a year of suffering, I felt an inch better. I had told my doctors no to surgery. I started to exercise and a few weeks later I was 99% pain free. I have to manage my back health and see a chiropractor regularly. I still have episodes but it's mostly muscle problems. Thanks for giving us hope. Sometimes it feels hopeless when the pain is so persistent for so long.

  • @julioarturo4205

    @julioarturo4205

    Жыл бұрын

    I had . Pain for 15 years. Suddenly disappeared, when I was 35 years old. Now I’m 73. I was in a lot off stress. I’m a surgeon and performed 8 surgeries a week . I quit my job in a public hospital and start working only in private patients. Then I had only one surgery a week. I had time to talk with my patients and to have a life. I started to swim ,to walk and latter to,play tennis. My best wishes to you. Greetings from Mexico city

  • @emagee7864

    @emagee7864

    Жыл бұрын

    @@julioarturo4205 Mucho gusto. Tu trabajo era muy estresante. Me alegro de que tengas un estilo de vida activo. Es la única manera de controlar el dolor de espalda. Hola desde San Diego.

  • @asadmuhamad5731

    @asadmuhamad5731

    Жыл бұрын

    bro please give me something to talk with you

  • @emagee7864

    @emagee7864

    Жыл бұрын

    @@asadmuhamad5731 If you are suffering, I know your pain. My pain was the worst I could imagine. Send me your email.

  • @asadmuhamad5731

    @asadmuhamad5731

    Жыл бұрын

    bro i am 17 years old i have herniated disk and sciatica and it is on my right foot my Doktor tell me to do surgery please give me advice and what exercise you did please help me

  • @Oscar0057
    @Oscar00574 жыл бұрын

    this is one of the best videos on herniated disc.

  • @laurielawson8767

    @laurielawson8767

    4 жыл бұрын

    It absolutely was only two days ago since I applied this back pain, 4BackPainExercise.blogspot.com but it already made some difference. This is a strongly suggested option to help keep lower back pain from recurring. As I had thought, it fulfilled my expectation. I`ve only tried it a few times but appears to do what it`s meant to..

  • @amajelo

    @amajelo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds nice but it's not true. My bulging discs after two years of physical therapy and posture change, have gotten worse to herniated disc in 4 places of my cervical spine- giving me headaches and dizziness all the time.

  • @robottron7289

    @robottron7289

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@amajelo wow!! Did you get an MRI? What did your surgeon suggested?

  • @michaelmenes

    @michaelmenes

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is! 18 months ago I had a whopping 11 mm protrusion. It’s healed. Not easy.

  • @robottron7289

    @robottron7289

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelmenes lucky you. I had a sequestration.

  • @bubbajoe745
    @bubbajoe74511 ай бұрын

    I want to give hope and advice, I was in severe pain after herniated l3/l4, (do not recommend heavy deadlifts) the best thing you could do is not agitate the back! Go easy on it, tolerate the pain and be patient and smart, do not lift heavy things while it's herniated. I had pain for about 2 years and 4 years later I can say I am all the way pain free, no surgery or anything. You can do this!

  • @antonio_espn4678
    @antonio_espn467810 ай бұрын

    I’m scared to death for my mom. She has worked hard and now retiring. Praying to God her body can heal by itself. I hope it heals her. The pain medication did not work, but now it is kicking in. She has multiple herniated discs. 💔Pleaee God and everyone here I feel your emotional pain. May you all heal also. 🙏

  • @254shorttrendystories4

    @254shorttrendystories4

    18 күн бұрын

    How is she now? I have same diagnosis too😢

  • @antonio_espn4678

    @antonio_espn4678

    17 күн бұрын

    @@254shorttrendystories4 she was only able to get one hernia removed the only one that was causing her pain. She retired and is doing better though. Slow therapy and swimming pool therapy should help to strengthen her body. Thanks for asking. Hope all is well. There is time and you will heal as well.

  • @felipesamano8060
    @felipesamano80604 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to cry after watching this

  • @MSquareDanceVideos1

    @MSquareDanceVideos1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Domt worry. Got a Slipped disc diagnosed three days ago. M not worried. U shouldnt be. Give it few years. will be gone completely

  • @TrainEnthusiast

    @TrainEnthusiast

    4 жыл бұрын

    Patience is vital here

  • @Imtheman-df4zd

    @Imtheman-df4zd

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stealth1711 its been a month for me now been doing Physical therapy twice a week gettin better and my Numbness is slowly going away.. but damn I know your pain😢😭

  • @Imtheman-df4zd

    @Imtheman-df4zd

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@stealth1711 tons of Core Strengthening

  • @crystalblue4303

    @crystalblue4303

    4 жыл бұрын

    I had a minor herniation a few years ago as a result of rough exercising after a long inactive period. The pain was on my left side, but it was rare and manageable. Unfortunately though back in september I fell straight on my butt and the nightmare began. I experienced excruciating pain for three months straight, on my right side weirdly enough. But with some painkillers and a little patience, it started getting better. Now the pain on the right side completely disappeared, but the old one on the left side is back again and it is REALLY testing me. It goes away for some time then comes back again. I'm choosing to remain patient and give it time. I hope it won't get worse. Lower back pain/sciatica really sucks! Not to be dramatic or anything but they kinda ruin ur life :/ oh well, hope we all get better

  • @Th0ughtf0rce
    @Th0ughtf0rce4 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate this kind of advice very much. "If you can bear with it, bear with it". Where the medical industry is getting increasingly predatory, it's hard to get an honest expert opinion. Quite often surgery is the first thing suggested.

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    4 жыл бұрын

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  • @eynar14649

    @eynar14649

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ShimSpineVideos I have a 4-mm cervical disc herniation. And I've had ringing in the head since the day my herniatated disc symtoms started. Could this ringing be connected with the herniated disc pressing on the spinal cord?

  • @johnnyrodriguez276

    @johnnyrodriguez276

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eynar14649 Bro I got 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and canal stenosis 😢 with you

  • @eynar14649

    @eynar14649

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnnyrodriguez276 I feel you, bro. Be patient. Have you tried laser therapy? It is said to cause the herniated material to shrink back

  • @johnnyrodriguez276

    @johnnyrodriguez276

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@eynar14649 Thank you for your advice! I will search for that I really wish this shrinks it back im going Google that rn thank you bro God bless you

  • @victoriac401
    @victoriac401 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve had a bad herniation at L4/L5 for 6 years, excruciating pain ever since, and have now lost the ability to walk, sit, and do pretty much anything other than be on bed rest - and even lying in bed is agony. Saw various doctors, chiropractors, physiotherapists; did stretching and targeted exercises; iced the area; walked a lot to stimulate blood flow; had a very healthy diet; even got my mind right to try to influence the body in a positive way. Had to come to terms with the fact that some cases are exceptions and need further intervention. Finally getting surgery soon because I’m at my breaking point. I’m so happy to see the comments here that show so many people had herniations that eventually healed - just how it should be. But for those suffering for years and years who have tried everything with no results, and with the situation only getting worse, please don’t be hard on yourself and get the additional help you need. ♥️

  • @vinodmehra188

    @vinodmehra188

    Жыл бұрын

    I pray that you get well soon.

  • @victoriac401

    @victoriac401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vinodmehra188 thank you so much! Stay well ♥

  • @Gothfield
    @Gothfield Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you breaking this down so it’s easy to understand, and in a way that didn’t make me feel demeaned.

  • @bradkrupsaw
    @bradkrupsaw2 жыл бұрын

    One of the best videos out there that explains in patient detail the process of the herniated disc and the value of waiting it out.

  • @ddswong
    @ddswong4 жыл бұрын

    By far the most informed and concise information on herniated disc. Well presented and very articulate speaker. Thank you

  • @memorabiliatemporarium2747
    @memorabiliatemporarium274710 ай бұрын

    Finally an actual explanation! Knowing this, it's much easier for me to patiently await it out. Thanks Doc!

  • @SaleemRanaAuthor
    @SaleemRanaAuthor Жыл бұрын

    This was excellent. The description and the graphics made everything remarkably clear.

  • @Jedi_James
    @Jedi_James3 жыл бұрын

    If one were to rate a video to be perfect, this would be the example. Thank you for this.

  • @SudhirBaujee
    @SudhirBaujee2 жыл бұрын

    You did, for sure, gave me comfort. Your voice along with an authoritative and knowledgeable explanation helped me make my decision right away. Thank You, Dr. Shim. 💪

  • @ggstylz
    @ggstylz2 жыл бұрын

    This is the best presentation on disc herniation I’ve seen so far.

  • @preciouschristian
    @preciouschristian Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dr Shim for this video, I think you make a great lecturer. I love the way you used regular objects and even too item in description. I will be happy to get more lectures about orthopedic conditions

  • @lynnapplegate2725
    @lynnapplegate27252 жыл бұрын

    What a great video! Clear and to the point. Very educational and helpful to everyone who may be trying to decide whether the suffer from this condition.

  • @Imagineitisraining
    @Imagineitisraining2 жыл бұрын

    Dr Shim, you have become my favorite online doc. Thank you for some straight talk. A lot of doctors want to operate. I'm getting too old at seventy-four. After two lower back fractures in late 2018, discs in my neck started popping like popcorn. Ouch. It was really bad. I don't have much pain in my neck any longer. However, I can barely walk from hip and lowback pain which..yep...runs all over the place. My feet burn and hurt. Doctors only want to look at certain places of my spine. I feel it all needs a good viewing. Not having much luck finding a doc to do that. One thing. I think our bodies do heal themselves. A bit of knowledge takes us far. Thank you.

  • @rail4616
    @rail4616 Жыл бұрын

    Thank u doctor. This is the first positive and encouraging review I've come across regarding disc herniation.most doctors just traumatise patients n push them towards surgery.

  • @joecastro23
    @joecastro23 Жыл бұрын

    I’m two weeks into a 6mm herniated disk at L5-S1 and bulging disk at L4-L5. Incase anyone was wondering since it’s hard to find current data. 25 MALE AUTO TECH 5’10 220lbs FIRST WEEK WAS THE MOST INTENSE PAIN AND MISERABLE, THE PAIN IS VERY INTENSE AND I AM SORRY FOR ANYONE GOING THROUGH THIS. IF YOU HAVENT PLEASE PROTECT YOUR BACK AND LEARN PROPER FORM. Second week a bit more manageable still 7/10 pain but reduced from 9/10 crippling pain I can now move around for 20 min at a time before needed to rest up. No longer stuck on the floor in agonizing pain. Have been on Naproxen which helped the first week but doesn’t seem to be making a difference this second week so I have found that alternating between very warm and ice baths throughout the day have helped tremendously. As well as what you consume to help your body regenerate and rebuild help a lot as well. Will be losing some weight to help take stress of my spine after my recovery as well. Will keep posting updates here weekly so feel free to say what’s up. STAY SAFE GUYS 🙏🏽

  • @justinbachand3733

    @justinbachand3733

    3 ай бұрын

    Update? I’m around the same age, 6ft, 220. 1 week in, at times the pain lets up quite a bit, seems to be more centralized than a few days ago(not as much shooting pain from my back to my leg, now more in my back alone)

  • @God.Almighty
    @God.Almighty3 жыл бұрын

    for me this was a super edifying video. for years i'd wondered what happens to the leaked out material. googling wasn't helping either. most results were just info about what herniation is and how to treat. finally this dude explained it. thanks.

  • @hadesoo8560
    @hadesoo85603 жыл бұрын

    I’m laying on the floor at work right 🥺... trying to let it relax before I start moving... couldn’t even drive here without feeling pain... hope y’all get better!!

  • @83yomomma

    @83yomomma

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hear you though. It is so painful

  • @aonoymousandy7467

    @aonoymousandy7467

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any update on the pain?

  • @greaterthings5652

    @greaterthings5652

    3 жыл бұрын

    Funny im laying at work too its funny cause when i hear someone coming i get up to fast and im holding back the look of excruciating pain from my face.

  • @danielvulpe4530

    @danielvulpe4530

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im having my surgery done in the morning. Can t handle the pain on the left leg anymore. Wishing y'all good health

  • @Dylanesque

    @Dylanesque

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielvulpe4530 How did the surgery go, Dan? I'm 39 days in of being deprived of a natural life and peaceful sleep and my recent MRI shows a disc pressing on the S1 nerve. Never known pain like it and was ready to cut my own leg off at the hip.

  • @Wewoka
    @Wewoka10 ай бұрын

    The clearist explanation of disc herniation that I have heard sofar. Thanks Dr. Shim.

  • @brianrios2001
    @brianrios20017 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video ! I’m praying everyone here experiencing spinal problems get better !

  • @avb1301
    @avb13012 жыл бұрын

    I feel so relieved after seeing this video. Thank you. 🌺 I hope all other people having pain now get relieved asap.

  • @russellpass3211
    @russellpass32112 жыл бұрын

    One of the best health-related videos I've ever seen. I hope Dr. Shim spends a good deal of his time teaching.

  • @mikek9297

    @mikek9297

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the PacMan analogy that did it for me. Great success !

  • @firebird77clonefirebird89
    @firebird77clonefirebird89 Жыл бұрын

    The absolute best explanation and cgi illustration i have seen.

  • @MrDezzidez
    @MrDezzidez4 ай бұрын

    Brilliant. That was the best explained disc herniation on the Internet. Dude. 🎉

  • @Polo-Swag
    @Polo-Swag3 жыл бұрын

    I've recovered from 3 herniated disc, periformas syndrome, and a hip slip. Solution: - Ice pack only no heat, helps reduce inflammation. ‐ Inversion table, decompresses the spine to allow disc to heal. Go easy, you don't need to be upside down to improve. - Dr./ Chiropractor, alignment and stretching only. Make sure they are good. - Magnesium, Fish Oil, Zinc for pain it works. - As you get better exercise to strengthen those areas. I pray you get better soon. This is what I did. No meds, no surgery.

  • @avinhussein7381

    @avinhussein7381

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi.Havd you had numbness all over your body?have you lost your control on urine and all that erea?

  • @bigtony6

    @bigtony6

    2 жыл бұрын

    May I ask you daily treatment routine please.? I've been using a hot water bottle without success. I am going to try inversion table with ice packs instead.

  • @reycesarcarino4653

    @reycesarcarino4653

    2 жыл бұрын

    What about massage

  • @serrasullivan3028

    @serrasullivan3028

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did it all no luck. Literally broke down crying in my kitchen today bc I'm TIRED of being in pain and not able to do what I love. It's making me a cranky bitch too. Also- chiropractors area JOKE. Waste of your money and time. Better off seeing a PT. I spent THOUSANDS on many different chiros...it's all bull shit.

  • @reycesarcarino4653

    @reycesarcarino4653

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@serrasullivan3028 how did you hurt your back

  • @maddiec5341
    @maddiec53412 жыл бұрын

    You are the only honest surgeon I have encountered. I have had my life distroyed and my health compromised by doctors with no integrity or common sense. You have both in abundance. Please sing your message VERY LOUDLY, as an immunologist you make sense to me. Thank you

  • @tannazzal
    @tannazzal Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this Doc. It means a lot to many of us suffering for disc herniation and losing hope. Kindly post exercises one can do to improve the quality of life

  • @WeatherNut27
    @WeatherNut27 Жыл бұрын

    Finally a video with great animation graphics that helps us understand it better.

  • @hur000
    @hur0003 жыл бұрын

    This is so amazing He explained it so simply I was so worried I feel relieved Thankyou so much ❣️🥺

  • @justynjonn
    @justynjonn3 жыл бұрын

    I feel SO MUCH BETTER just from this video!

  • @BlondieSL
    @BlondieSL9 ай бұрын

    This is the clearest explanation I've seen yet!

  • @sugarpuddin
    @sugarpuddin Жыл бұрын

    That was a brilliant explanation and genius illustration!

  • @musegaya
    @musegaya4 жыл бұрын

    I feel healthy and better after hearing this!

  • @KiranPatel-bz8qz
    @KiranPatel-bz8qz4 жыл бұрын

    Best explanation I found on you tube so far

  • @abhijityedke6009
    @abhijityedke600911 ай бұрын

    Thanks for creating such a wonderful and informative video. After going through severe pain, doctors terrifying advice and many videos, this is the only video which gave me hope to believe in myself.

  • @internettroll7604
    @internettroll7604 Жыл бұрын

    I know this video is 3 years old but strikes a chord and explains what happened to me. I had a c5 c6 herniated disk back in 2015 at age 45. First doctor i saw immediately wanted to do surgery. I declined and got a 2nd opinion. He recommended therapy. It got better after about 2 months. Over the next couple of years I had some painful flare ups but it would get better. Then I lost 70 lbs and started lifting weights. I think this combo has made a tremendous increase in my quality of life as far as the herniated disk goes. (Knock on wood)

  • @SD-co9xe

    @SD-co9xe

    5 ай бұрын

    My husband had the same experience. Lifting weights and exercise have alleviated the issues.

  • @mohammadalsaleh3851
    @mohammadalsaleh38513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr !!! I just got the disk herniation and watched a bunch of other videos about this. this is the most comprehensive well illustrated one I have come across

  • @xxsps

    @xxsps

    3 күн бұрын

    مرحبا اخي كيف اصبحت صحتك الان اتمنى ان توضح لي

  • @amolshinde2085
    @amolshinde20854 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is exactly I was looking for & thank a lot for very useful information🙏

  • @ashrayiinavarathnaram4099
    @ashrayiinavarathnaram4099 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, thanks a million doc! Your words were so enlightening and positive. I suffer from disc herniation at 3 different levels and am in a lot of pain most of the time requiring pain meds, B12 supplements and bedrest. I am unable to drive or ride my vehicle or sit or stand. The spine surgeon has advised immediate surgery but got a second opinion from my BIL who is an orthopedic surgeon himself and he did advice lifestyle changes and weight reduction would help in setting right the condition. Now hearing the same advice from you I am convinced that I can allow my body to heal and not risk a spine surgery. I have good control over bowel and bladder except for some slight tingling and numbness on my left. Thanks for your video 🙏

  • @aakashshrestha1682

    @aakashshrestha1682

    Жыл бұрын

    How you feelin right now sir

  • @plimmerton3992
    @plimmerton3992 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Doc. This was the easiest video that I could understand and now I feel so much better already. I saw your other video about having a positive attitude and accepting your injury and it makes sense to me now. Thank you so much, I cant thank you enough. God bless your soul forever and ever. Amen.

  • @angelinalicciardello954
    @angelinalicciardello9542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video and spreading positive reinforcement. I am currently suffering with a herniated L5S1 disc that’s pushing on my nerves. It has caused extreme pain in my right leg and foot drop. I’m trying my best to recovery without surgery. It’s been 1.5 months so far and I’m slowly improving. I am walking again and the pain went from an excruciating 10 to a tolerable 3 most days. I am determined to let my body heal. It’s hard to find positive outcomes online but I am keeping hope alive. I’m 34 and I will not let this ruin me.

  • @fabulous5068

    @fabulous5068

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel your pain honey same with me the last few weeks have been awful but I am feeling a little better and have hope that this will heal and I can get back to normal . Good luck

  • @Expert_Advice

    @Expert_Advice

    2 жыл бұрын

    Howz u now?

  • @immortal2534

    @immortal2534

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm exactly at the same phase with you right now with the exception that is my left foot in pain. Also 34 and 1 mont dealing with it. Exercise, when you walk or sit get your spinal cord in a right position and loose weight, those helped me a lot and i feel better, I'm optimistic that soon I will feel no pain at all

  • @angelinalicciardello954

    @angelinalicciardello954

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Expert_Advice . I am doing much better. I’ve done a lot of acupuncture, inversion table and I also read a book called “healing back pain” by John Sarno, that book has helped a lot. My pain is now at a 1 most days and I’m finally not thinking about it all day long. I’m also able to work again. I have success with my foot as well , I’m able to pull it upwards now almost totally where as before it wouldn’t move at all. We can heal!! It’s been since October 31st that I was in the ER and couldn’t move or stop screaming, now I’m almost back to living a normal life. I’m still cautious of how I sit and how I move but I’m feeling grateful I’ve seen so much progress.

  • @Expert_Advice

    @Expert_Advice

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@angelinalicciardello954 good ...happy for u....god bless

  • @khalledahmed416
    @khalledahmed4164 жыл бұрын

    Great medical advise, thank you, doctor, for your clear presentation

  • @GoodlifeInvestor
    @GoodlifeInvestor10 ай бұрын

    God bless you! You are such an awesome individual. This video is gold. I fixed a disk herniation and now I am doing 300lbs deadlifts easy with no pain or sciatica. One thing to note though - the 6 to 8 weeks is quite aggressive I think - its more like 3-6 months or more to remove the disk piece. This is a slow process.

  • @vickananda
    @vickananda Жыл бұрын

    Hardly anyone will ever reveal this. Thank you.

  • @amyaaron7141
    @amyaaron71412 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I like to know the exact reason behind my pain. Most physicians don't bother explaining because they assume the patient won't understand any medical terminology. This Dr is great. I really have to listen because he's not dumbing it down.

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words.

  • @bojensen1761
    @bojensen17613 жыл бұрын

    This is such good news. Thank you Dr. Shim

  • @Mahmoud-ko9eb
    @Mahmoud-ko9eb Жыл бұрын

    By far the best explanation I've come across.

  • @jakapuchino
    @jakapuchino Жыл бұрын

    This clip is just what i needed to hear right now as I’m on month 4 and recovery is very very slow, i can and am tolerating the sciatic pain but it can be very depressing so thank you for this positive clip. I needed to hear it .

  • @stephanielafferty7078

    @stephanielafferty7078

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey how are you doing now?

  • @Vengeance0117

    @Vengeance0117

    21 күн бұрын

    How are you feeling now, did you heal?

  • @greenearth4ever
    @greenearth4ever4 жыл бұрын

    The explaination is so clear and informative. Thanks a lot doctor!

  • @mylesraucher1195
    @mylesraucher1195 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Doctor. 😊 your explanation is so reassuring even though I am in pain. I pray for everyone here to heal.

  • @bengt_axle
    @bengt_axle10 ай бұрын

    For a guy who does spine surgery, this is actually quite an honest explanation of a phenomenon that occurs quite frequently, but that is rarely explained in such detail. I waited 4 years before getting surgery for a disk herniation. Did it work? No. Ended up with an artificial disk, which can have its own problems after 10-15 years.

  • @meraj0107

    @meraj0107

    10 ай бұрын

    Did artificial disc totally give you relief from pain ? And what kind of surgery did you first have ?

  • @bengt_axle

    @bengt_axle

    10 ай бұрын

    @@meraj0107 First had microdiskectomy (open). The ADR result was very good to excellent. It turned back the clock 10 years. I had it at L5-S1 (Medtronic Maverick). But things can go wrong if the disk is not placed properly, it shifts or there is too much osteoarthritis to begin with. It has now been reported that some people develop osteoarthritis at the facet joints because the disk provides too much movement. ADR is good for DDD, but many people have other bone-related problems for which fusion and decompression is the only option. ADR does not replace fusion. Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning and Elon Musk all had fusions even though they could afford ADR.

  • @MariosBeL
    @MariosBeL3 ай бұрын

    The best explanation I found on the internet about this subject. Thank you and congrats for the video!

  • @pandnh4
    @pandnh43 жыл бұрын

    What an inordinately helpful and caring comments section. Just wonderful messages.

  • @KC-dg9pu
    @KC-dg9pu3 жыл бұрын

    Made my night so much better. Thank you!

  • @karthikeyanmurugesan8531
    @karthikeyanmurugesan8531 Жыл бұрын

    Good news for people struggling with the backpain. This is the relief for the ones with a lot of stress due to misinformation spreaded about disc injury. Thanks for sharing this with everyone doctor!!

  • @sukanyagupta1881
    @sukanyagupta1881 Жыл бұрын

    I am so much relieved to see this video. Thanks, I am more confident now that I will heal completely and will be more patient! Thanks a lot!

  • @Kings-6x6
    @Kings-6x64 жыл бұрын

    You deserve kudos for explaining it the way that even a common man can get the sense, great! 👍👍

  • @tungduong3721

    @tungduong3721

    3 жыл бұрын

    After utilizing this plan, my sciatica pain has been cured. Find out more about this particular back ache guidebook by hunt for BackPainRelief9.blogspot.com This has allowed me personally to sleep comfortably in numerous positions. Now I feel relaxed with my hip pain already eliminated. .

  • @RAZR_Channel
    @RAZR_Channel Жыл бұрын

    This is incredible! Thank you so much Dr. Shim for sharing this education! I have lived with spine pain for over 20 years and in all that time the doctors insist that discs do not heal (their agenda has always been to push me into surgery). I'm old now... and I finally understand why older people don't trust doctors.

  • @fuh25

    @fuh25

    9 ай бұрын

    Please can you answer me how you lived with disc herniation and what degree of herniation, mine is severe and doctor advise me surgery

  • @good2btheking
    @good2btheking5 ай бұрын

    It’s videos like these which make me love the internet. Very well explained 👏🙏

  • @DragonE11
    @DragonE11 Жыл бұрын

    Glad ppl sharing their experiences. Gives me hope! Beginning of 2023: herniated disc. @ T3-T5. Worst pain in my life, became paralyzed and passed out. Was in the hospital for 3 days. Now going on my 3rd week of recovery. Walking, standing, sitting upright more. Building my physical tolerance little by little each day.

  • @Healer_a2zee

    @Healer_a2zee

    Жыл бұрын

    zafarmahmood170

  • @140368kathleen
    @140368kathleen3 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting video. Thank you for the information. Unfortunately I was in the severe group requiring emergency surgery. I had a microdiscectomy 3.5 weeks ago. I was hoping to wait it out. I was on the semi urgent list awaiting surgery for about 2 months. Then had a MRI. As soon as the neurosurgeon saw the MRI scans, he called me and got me straight to hospital for surgery. I am very pleased with the outcome.

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    I am glad you are doing better.

  • @firstname3873

    @firstname3873

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ShimSpineVideos Hi Dr what about C4-C6 My disc is compress against my spine so I have numbness and pain, it comes and goes. My neurosurgeon gave me an option to do cervical anterior surgery. Will I have a chance to heal on its own without the surgery?

  • @hailsatyr
    @hailsatyr4 жыл бұрын

    It's about time some pacmans dealt with my herniation, because it's been over 3 years of not being able to sit through a working day. I just want to get back to normal life

  • @NetoDuwe

    @NetoDuwe

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bali Breeze Damn bro, its very very complicated. What more you try? How are going your nutrition, sleep, exercises and emotions?

  • @brent8948

    @brent8948

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bali Breeze the point of this video was to show that disc herniations can heal itself without any treatment... What your talking about is outside the scope of the video, hence why he wouldn't go into those details

  • @ahmedjaafar

    @ahmedjaafar

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bali Breeze What do you mean by “even discectomy won’t help” ? You mean conduction an ACDF operation won’t help?!

  • @LOOKOUT2012

    @LOOKOUT2012

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here!! and just thought things were gradually getting better and it's popped out again!!! argh the agony and in lockdown by myself... virtually impossible to look after myself...Gone from being really fit to losing 3 stone in weight and utterly pissed off that it's happening again and no life no fun just nasty nagging pain ARGH!!!

  • @LOOKOUT2012

    @LOOKOUT2012

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Bali Breeze I totally agree! it's the sad truth :(

  • @mr.r4907
    @mr.r4907 Жыл бұрын

    So true. I had so much pain i could not stand but i rested for 1 month and then slowly started getting betterm it took me 6 months to recover but avoided surgery. The message given here is so true.

  • @ce7545
    @ce75452 жыл бұрын

    Very good review and refreshing that it is NOT the usual KZread advertorial to get you to handover $$$ to radiologists and surgeons. 90% get better with natural healing. Be patient!!

  • @pepita1116
    @pepita11163 жыл бұрын

    Loved your donut and pac man analogies. It made the entire explanation crystal clear.

  • @ettoo
    @ettoo2 жыл бұрын

    That was a great video. The video and explanation were very understandable. I had the concepts down before, but now I know why. A couple years ago I had a bad herniation between L4 & L5, pressing on the sciatic nerve; I couldn't walk or sleep anywhere but on the floor. As the doctor said, in about eight weeks I was as good as new. I did go to physical therapy, to learn to walk thru all of it and to speed the recovery, but no surgery and no medicine.

  • @sunitakhaitan

    @sunitakhaitan

    2 жыл бұрын

    What was the extent of herniation? Was it a bulge or had it extruded?

  • @kwan9687

    @kwan9687

    Жыл бұрын

    What do you do during this 8 weeks?🙏🏻

  • @joecastro23

    @joecastro23

    Жыл бұрын

    HEY HOW MANY MM?

  • @elronyd3511
    @elronyd3511 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been dealing with a pinched lower back nerve for about 2 weeks now. I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.

  • @yvettehernandez9038
    @yvettehernandez9038 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir and I pray for everyone watching this video. We are in this together i wish you all a good recovery.

  • @community1949
    @community19493 жыл бұрын

    I love this video because I went to see a neurosurgeon and he wanted to do surgery right away - I see now that probably isn't necessary. Thank you so much and I am glad I did not cooperate and went for an injection and physical therapy instead.

  • @SilverICG
    @SilverICG2 жыл бұрын

    I was here in this video 2 years ago, and now, after a process I feel better and my herniated disk gets better and now I wishing to start again to training and rebuild strength on my back. Please believe in your body and your Doctor if he says you will get better soon. I know the physical therapy will be hard and painful but trust me you will get better. For me was 2 years after that horrible pain and fear 😔. Be strong, and be great with your family, they can not imagine how much you feel pain, and they don’t have the fault. 😁 my best wishes to everyone.

  • @fireuser691

    @fireuser691

    Жыл бұрын

    What's your routine ?

  • @Artwithnam

    @Artwithnam

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey what did u do to heal? I'm 22 having neck pain

  • @GATEbelowranker

    @GATEbelowranker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Artwithnam I am 22 and I have back pain hopefully it's getting better with tinglingsness in my feet. I was planning to open a group where young people like us suffering from this disc problem can come together and share there stories.

  • @Artwithnam

    @Artwithnam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@GATEbelowranker yup do make a group as I'm sure this problem has increased a lot these days. Bdw Where r u from?

  • @GATEbelowranker

    @GATEbelowranker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Artwithnam WB, India

  • @OriginalAzaeal
    @OriginalAzaeal10 ай бұрын

    I had mine twice in a year with the second one knocking me out of commission and on a couch with one leg up for 4 months. I had to go to the doctor to renew my disability, it took two shots of Demerol and 40 minutes in order for me to be able to speak just for moving to get to the doctor. When I got back home stepping up to go into the house it felt like my leg had popped out of this socket. I spent the next 6 hours laying on a ceramic floor 2 of which was in pain. The next morning I woke up and had no pain and was able to move but I didn't push it. It took about 10 years to heal to where I didn't have to worry too much about how I moved but I still pay attention. I'm pretty sure once I get into my '70s I'll be screwed but I'm happy to be able to move at least. Good luck with your journey.

  • @SteveUrlz
    @SteveUrlz11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the encouraging words Dr. John Shim!

  • @ale58301
    @ale583013 жыл бұрын

    The only Doctor with a news set 😂 love it, keep up the great work John!

  • @ShimSpineVideos

    @ShimSpineVideos

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @KingsDaughter.

    @KingsDaughter.

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Love it!

  • @dennismateo77
    @dennismateo774 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dr. Jon Shim for being real ...great explanation. It gives so much hope. Thanks again. more power

  • @Mohammed_Ramadhan
    @Mohammed_Ramadhan Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. I watched so many videos about disc herniation, but this video is the only one that gave me hope.❤

  • @TheJrpkid
    @TheJrpkidАй бұрын

    This is the most helpful video explaining disk herniations yet. Great patient education! Thank you!!

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