Faq's

In between your vertebrae in your spine, you have intervertebral discs. They help cushion your movements. The disc has a gel-like inner substance called the nucleus pulposus and a tire-like outer band called the annulus fibrosus. The nucleus gel-like material can push out through the rupture in the outer ring annulus: that’s called a herniated disc or a slip disc or disc herniation.

Herniated discs can develop gradually as the result of wear and tear on the spine-a natural part of aging. As we grow older, our intervertebral discs can lose their elasticity and water content, making them more likely to herniate. Over several weeks or even months, the nucleus pulposus can start to push through the annulus fibrosus. Herniated discs can also happen suddenly from incorrect lifting or twisting that aggravates a weakened disc.

Ice during the first 24 to 48 hours after the initial injury (if you herniate your disc suddenly). The ice will help reduce the swelling, muscle spasms, and pain. Wrap the ice in a towel and put it on the painful area for 15 minutes at a time.

Heat after the first 48 hours because that will warm and relax sore tissues. You can use a heating pad for 20 minutes at a time.

Restricting your activities that increase the pain

Light exercise (walking, swimming, etc.) as recommended by your doctor

Over-the-counter medications

Prescription medications

Physical therapy

Non-surgical treatment options for SLIP DISC :

Physiotherapy in consultation with your spine specialist or spine doctor is the recommended therapy with exercises to strengthen the muscles around your spine.

NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) in consultation with spine specialist that will help reduce the inflammation and pain.

Physical therapy – Back extension exercises and abdominal exercises

Epidural steroid injection in spine given by spine doctor or spine specialist decrease the inflammation of the nerve roots.

Treatment options are plenty and shall be planned only in consultation with the spine specialist doctor.

Spine surgery for spinal stenosis by your spinal surgeon is better than non-surgical options if

Severe back pain, Buttock pain disabling, Leg pain, leg numbness, and tingling legs which prevent normal lifestyle.

Loss of sensation/ motor strength/ progressive weakness in legs or loss of sensation in the bowel and bladder.

Spinal surgery for slip disc or surgery for disc bulge by spine specialist comprise of

Decompression: FREEING THE NERVE FROM EXTERNAL COMPRESSION IN SPINE

Rarely Stabilization: PREVENTION OF PAINFUL MOVEMENT BY SPINAL IMPLANT INSERTION AND PUTTING GRAFT FOR FUSION

Yes. Spinal surgery for Spinal Stenosis is done with minimal invasive spine surgery technique using a microscope. Endoscopic Spine surgery for spinal stenosis and endoscopic spinal surgery for slip disc is extremely safe and predictable results are obtained.

Recovery after Microscopic spine surgery and endoscopic spine surgery for slip disc and spinal surgery for spinal stenosis is extremely safe and fast. Patients do not need bed rest after discharge or surgery and can return to work in a couple of days with instructions.

Both surgeries are safe for spinal stenosis and slip disc. Minimal invasive spine surgery has benefits of small incisions, less pain, less blood loss, less infections, and early discharge and no bed rest after the surgery are needed.

Dr. Vishal Kundnani is one of the best spine surgeon for Slip disc and is available in Mumbai, Raipur, Bhopal, Jaipur and western suburbs of Mumbai on apointment

Dr. Vishal Kundnani is one of the best spine doctor for sciatica and spine specialist with a considerate approach to patients with an honest opinion and ethical spine practice.

Dr. Vishal Kundnani is one of the best microscopic surgeon / Best Minimal Invasive spine surgeon for slip disc surgery in Mumbai.

Open or conventional spine surgery and minimal invasive spine surgery or keyhole spine surgery. Minimal Invasive spine.

Surgery is done though a smaller incision without causing access related problems, yet achieving the same end results, with superior clinical results and higher safety.

Minimal invasive spine surgery for slip disc is Extremely safe with benefits of small incision, less pain, less blood loss, better cosmesis, less infection rates, less hospital stay, early return to work and no long term back pain problems.

Yes, it’s a very simple and safe surgery for SLIP DISC or SCIATICA and the patient can be discharged on the same day of surgery.

Yes, Spinal surgery for slip disc is 100% safe, Surgery is the permanent solution for some patients with severe leg pain.

The loose fragment of the SLIP DISC, compressing on a nerve root, is removed through a very small hole with microscope/endoscope with no side effects and bed rest required after surgery.

KEYHOLE SURGERY, minimal invasive spine surgery, Microscopic spine surgery, Minimal invasive spine surgery is safely done for SLIP DISC*/SCIATICA, SPINAL STENOSIS**, SPONDYLOLISTHESIS ***, SPONDYLOLYSIS****, Spine Fracture are some other cases routinely performed with keyhole spine surgery.

Yes, in fact, the real advantage is in elderly people with lesser blood loss and less pain in KEYHOLE SURGERY.

Usually, patients can be discharged within 24- 48 hours after surgery and there is no restriction in most of the cases after surgery. Patients can resume work within a week of surgery.

Dr. Vishal Kundnani is the best spine surgeon for slip disc surgery and is available in various hospitals for consultation and for surgery. Dr. Vishal Kundnani is the best spine specialist with a considerate approach to patients with an honest opinion and ethical spine practice.

Dr. Vishal Kundnani is the best microscopic surgeon for slip disc surgery. Dr. Vishal Kundnani is the best endoscopic spine surgeon in Mumbai for spinal stenosis and slip disc surgery and has performed more than 5000 spine surgeries with minimal invasive spine surgery technique.

General precautions for 3-6 weeks. Avoid ground level activities, like squatting, bending, sudden jerks, heavy lifting, etc.

NO. After surgery patient should walk routinely and do some stretching exercises. After KEYHOLE SURGERY, no bed rest is required and one can resume work soon.