Can a guy completely heal from a slip disc injury? : Advisory - MensHealth

Can a guy completely heal from a slip disc injury? : Advisory - MensHealth

Cop that disc
Can a guy completely heal from a slip disc injury?
Aman Singh, via email

Depends on what stage the slipped disc is diagnosed in. In the early stage, the disc is like jelly and can go back into its place if properly treated. Once the disc extrudes, surgery may be an option for treating a slipped disc. Just don't try to recover quickly otherwise you'll end up worse than before.

Exercise's the best medicine
I've been diagnosed with early symptoms of spondylosis even though I'm only 26. How can I avoid actually getting it?
Rohit Agarwal, Ahmedabad

The simplest thing in the book, Rohit: Just exercise! Also, during your workout sessions, you should pay special attention to your neck, upper and lower back muscles apart from everything else. That is the best possible protection I can recommend against spondylosis.