what is the treatment for a bulging disk?

what is the treatment for a bulging disk?

Q:

Age: 24 Sex: F Concern: Occupational injuries

My wife was diagnosed with a bulging disk. The doctor never refered to a specialist nor did she ever treat her further. Now it has gotten worse. She went to another dorctor and said surgery is the only solution. Should we have been informed of that? Is sugery the only option?

-- Sonja

A:

There are very few cases in spine care where surgery is the ONLY option. Please get a second opinion, preferably from a non-surgeon.

-- Sherman Nam Tran, M. D.

to ask Dr. Tran.