If you know you have a bulging disc, then you probably have had diagnostic tests, like an MRI. Your doctor is a valuable and key resource for you during this difficult time. He or she will help coordinate your care with other disciplines, such as physical therapy or chiropractic, prescribe medications if they are needed, and stay on top of your condition to be certain a medical procedure is not necessary. Your doctor will likely recommend physical therapy sessions to help relieve the pressure on the bulging disc, help the nerves in the area to recover, and reduce your pain. Physical therapy can make a big difference in relieving your symptoms, improving strength in your core muscles, increasing flexibility, and avoiding further injury and pain. The therapist will teach you important exercises that you can continue at home. In some cases, the pain experienced with a bulging disc can be severe. Your doctor can provide prescriptions for pain medications, for short-term use, that can help to provide some relief. Examples of medications that may be prescribed include opiate pain relievers such as hydrocodone or oxycodone, pain patches such as lidocaine or fentanyl, prescription strength anti-inflammatory agents, such as high dose ibuprofen, and muscle relaxers such as cyclobenzaprine or Metaxalone. If the symptoms are slow to respond and the pain is severe, you may want to consider injections to the site. The most common type of injection for treating bulging discs is a spinal injection, also known as a nerve block injection or epidural. This type of injection uses steroid-like medication injected directly into the area to reduce inflammation and relieve the pain. In some cases, surgical procedures may be the only option to treat the condition and provide pain relief. Minimally invasive procedures are successful at addressing the problems associated with bulging discs while reducing the risks involved with open back surgery. Commonly done procedures are called laminectomy, laminotomy, and microdiscectomy. Each...

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