Neck pain and back pain arising from disc injuries can resolve quickly if caught early. Unfortunately, in many cases, disc injuries can take several months to recover from. Although this process can feel like there is no end in sight, there are several signs to look for that can indicate that you making progress. Here are a few.
- Shifts in symptoms: A reduction in the severity of pain, numbness, and tingling is an obvious sign of improvement in disc herniations. As pain shifts from constant to intermittent, it is a sign that the inflammation is beginning to subside. One of the most important changes is the symptoms radiating less distally into the extremity.
- Recovery of function: Gaining the ability to perform daily tasks with less pain and stiffness is a clear sign of improvement. A disc conditions improve spastic muscle guarding subsides allowing for improved mobility with less difficulty.
- Decreased medication: if pain severity and inflammation have reduced. People become less reliant on muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories, and pain medications.
- Improved sleep quality: Healthy as well as injured discs take on fluid at night or otherwise when lying down. When a bulging disc takes on fluid the bulge it is larger and more uncomfortable, leading to sleep interruption.
If you been struggling with low back pain originating from an injury to one of your discs and not seeing improvement at an expected rate consider contacting a physical therapist with considerable experience in disc injuries for a thorough assessment and learn what you can be doing to complete the recovery of your desk and get you back on your feet.
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