I’m only 15 and I just got an MRI that shows a herniated disc in my lower back….I play soccer and would really like to be able to play this fall season. Is there any possibility that I will be better in just a month or so?
And is running okay for it or will that just irritate it more?
#1 by LizZ on December 27th, 2011
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I herniated two discs when I was 13. I need physical therapy three times a week for two months. I couldn’t play sports for a year because certain movements could cause spasms. Take the safe route and to the pt, take what ever anti inflamatory meds they give you and take it easy. You don’t want to rupture the disc.
Running will make it worse right now. Wait until your physical therapist starts you on the treadmill. Then ask him or her what she thinks.
#2 by mertyce g on December 27th, 2011
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Unfortunately this is not good news. You shouldn’t play at all at least until a doctor has treated you. You can do more damage by tearing the surrounding nerves up to and including paralyses! Hot and cold presses help, hot tubs and stretching exercises. But like I said, it happened to me and took months with pain medications and therapy to feel normal again. Also over the counter glucosamine seemed to help