Slip Disc / Disc Herniation
MyPhysioPoint, a physiotherapy clinic in Jaipur led by Dr. Sunil Tank, treats slip disc (disc herniation) without surgery. A slipped disc bulges and presses on a spinal nerve, causing back pain that radiates into the limbs. We use targeted exercise, manual therapy and posture correction to reduce pressure, calm the nerve and restore movement.
Symptoms
Symptoms we see
Patients with slip disc / disc herniation often describe one or more of the following. If these sound familiar, an assessment can identify the cause.
- Sharp or burning back pain that radiates into the buttock, leg or arm
- Numbness, tingling or pins-and-needles in the limb
- Muscle weakness or a feeling that the leg may give way
- Pain that worsens when bending forward, sitting long or coughing
- Stiffness and difficulty straightening up after rest
Our Approach
How we treat it
MyPhysioPoint uses a personalised, evidence-based and non-surgical approach. Your plan is built around your assessment and progresses as you recover.
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Detailed assessment to confirm the affected level and rule out red flags
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McKenzie-style directional exercises to centralise and ease nerve pain
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Manual therapy and gentle mobilisation to offload the irritated disc
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Core and deep-spinal stabilisation training to protect the segment
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Posture, ergonomics and lifting re-education for daily Jaipur routines
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A graded home programme so progress continues between sessions
FAQs
Slip Disc / Disc Herniation questions
Answers to the questions patients ask most about this condition and its treatment.
Can a slipped disc heal without surgery?
Yes. Most disc herniations improve with conservative care. Research shows the majority of patients recover with structured physiotherapy, activity modification and time, and surgery is usually reserved for severe or progressive nerve compression. At MyPhysioPoint we aim to relieve symptoms and avoid surgery wherever it is safe to do so.
How long does physiotherapy for a slip disc take?
Many patients feel meaningful relief within 4–6 weeks, though full recovery and strengthening can take a few months depending on the size of the herniation and how long symptoms have been present. Dr. Sunil Tank reviews your progress regularly and adjusts the plan accordingly.
Should I rest completely or keep moving?
Prolonged bed rest is no longer advised. Gentle, guided movement helps the disc and nerve recover faster. We teach you which positions and exercises calm your symptoms and which to avoid in the early phase, so you stay active safely.
When should I be worried about my back pain?
Seek urgent medical care if you develop loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, or rapidly worsening leg weakness. These are rare warning signs. For typical radiating back pain, physiotherapy assessment is a sensible first step.
Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Tank, PT
Clinical content reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Sunil Tank, physiotherapist at MyPhysioPoint, Jaipur. This information is for general guidance and is not a substitute for an individual assessment.
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