A herniated disc
doesn’t always need surgery.
Many patients improve with nonsurgical care. Surgery depends on your symptoms, examination, imaging and response to treatment.
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Match the symptoms to the findings.
A scan alone does not decide treatment. Review pain, function, weakness and prior care. Progressive weakness or new loss of bladder or bowel control requires urgent medical assessment.
Bring your imaging
Bring available MRI or other spine imaging and records of treatments already tried.
Discuss the alternatives
Review previous care, nonsurgical options, expected benefits, limitations and risks.
Choose the appropriate next step
Surgery is discussed when symptoms, examination and imaging support it. No outcome is guaranteed.
Meet Dr. Cornacchia.
Louis G. Cornacchia III, MD
Board-certified neurosurgeon Louis G. Cornacchia III evaluates disc-related symptoms and discusses conservative care, decompression or other procedures when appropriate.
Read Dr. Cornacchia’s biography →Do I Need Surgery for a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc doesn’t always mean surgery. Many patients find relief through conservative treatments and lifestyle changes.
Ready to take the next step?
Don’t wait for the pain to worsen. Schedule an evaluation at Apteum Spine today.
Understand the options for your herniated disc.
Request an evaluation to review your symptoms, imaging, goals and prior treatment history.
The team will contact you to discuss your request. No outcome is guaranteed.