How to Heal a Bulging Disk

One of the worst pains a person can experience is back pain. Often severe back pain can be caused by a bulging disk. A bulging disk is often referred to as a herniated disk. When a disk bulges out, it rubs against your spinal nerves, causing pain and discomfort. There are a few things you can do at home to ease your pain and heal your bulging disk.

Things You'll Need

• Pillow
• Hot bath
• Stretches
• Cortisone
• Surgery

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Instructions

• 1

  Lie down. One of the best things you can do for a bulging disk is to rest. Spend a few days in bed, lying flat with a comfortable pillow under your head.

• 2

  Take hot baths. Lying in a hot bath can help to relax your back muscles, taking strain off your spine. You want the bath to be hot, but not uncomfortable.

• 3

  Do mild stretches. Get on all fours, and arch your back. Hold for 5 seconds, then release. Do this several times a day.

• 4

  Talk to your doctor about cortisone injections, which will lessen the inflammation due to the bulging disk.

• 5

  Talk to your doctor about surgery. Unfortunately, sometimes the only way to heal a bulging disk is to have the bulge surgically removed.