Surgery is sometimes necessary, but for a large share of disc herniations, conservative care and time do the work. The body can reabsorb herniated material on its own over weeks and months, and care aimed at reducing nerve pressure and restoring movement supports that natural process. Many San Luis Obispo patients are relieved to learn that a herniated disc diagnosis does not automatically point to an operating room.
The path back usually combines in-office care with changes in how a person moves and sits day to day. Dr. Bronstein gives San Luis Obispo patients specific guidance for their situation, so progress made in the clinic holds up between visits. Recovering from a herniated disc without surgery is realistic for many people, and Beacon Clinic builds its disc care around that goal.
