Treatment of this disease becomes important only when herniated disc shows severity and the person is treated with any of the following treatment such as: muscle relaxant, physical therapy, pain medications and anti inflammation medications, injection of cortisone and at last the person is subjected to surgery.

Rest is the best treatment for the people affected by herniated disc so that further damage to the injured disc is avoided. Conservative methods must be used to treat herniated disc before opting for surgical interventions. Surgical operations are of several types and depending on the severity of the injury and the part around the spine damaged, the selection of the surgical operation is done. If there is a symptom of cauda equina syndrome, then urgent operation is necessary. Sometimes small surgical operations can be done using small instruments.

Use heating pad on the area affected by herniated disc and repeat this once in every two hours. You can also apply ice pack for 10 to 15 minutes. Most of the times herniated disc gets healed on its own but for this complete bed rest are necessary. In 50% of the cases the people suffering from herniated disc get well in 6 months time.