Can a cervical disc herniation heal on its own?
Disease description:
I have a cervical disc herniation. I've been paying close attention recently and exercising regularly. I would like to know whether a cervical disc herniation can heal on its own.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Cervical disc herniation generally does not heal spontaneously.
Its occurrence is usually related to不良生活习惯 (unhealthy lifestyle habits), trauma, and other factors. It is a degenerative disease; following bodily aging, the cervical intervertebral discs gradually dehydrate and degenerate, and the body's ability to repair them diminishes. The herniated disc tissue cannot spontaneously return to its original position, so the condition cannot heal on its own.
However, for patients with mild herniation, correcting不良生活习惯 (unhealthy lifestyle habits), physical therapy, and medication may help alleviate symptoms and control further progression of the condition. If symptoms are severe, surgical treatment should be considered.
Therefore, patients with cervical disc herniation should seek timely medical consultation and select appropriate treatment methods according to medical advice.
