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Treating a slipped disc. In most cases, a slipped (prolapsed) disc will slowly improve with rest, gentle exercise and medication. Recovery can take between one and three months.
Herniated disk. Back surgery might be an option if conservative treatments haven't worked and your pain is persistent and disabling. Back surgery often more predictably relieves associated pain or numbness that goes down one or both arms or legs. These symptoms often are caused by compressed nerves in your spine. Nerves may become compressed for a variety of reasons, including: 1  Disk problems. 2  Bulging or ruptured (herniated) disks â the rubbery cushions separating the bones of your spine â can sometimes press too tightly against a spinal nerve and affect its function. 3  Overgrowth of bone.