How can spinal disc herniation be treated?
Patient: Hi I was in a car accident a year ago. I rear ended someone on an angle going about 50mph. My head hit the steering wheel and the airbag did not deploy. I did have a concussion, a punctured lung, and whiplash. I thought I healed well from the accident, but a year later I am in worse shape. I have muscle spasms, a torn Lattisimus dorsus, and constant next stiffness and pain. I am having an MRI next week and a CT scan showed I had a slight herniation of t12-t11. I am wondering if there is hope for me to fully recover with physical therapy? I am 26. Doctor: Hello,Thank you for using Healthcaremagic.I read your question and understood your concern.I think you can fully recover since the disc herniation is slight.You may need a lot of physical therapy exercise to strengthen your back muscles and abdominal muscles to prevent more slippage of the disc.Wish you quick recovery.Dr. Selmani