12/01/2026
A lumbar disc herniation happens when the soft centre of a spinal disc pushes out.
💥Most are caused by age-related changes, as discs lose hydration and strength over time, though trauma can also contribute.
🎯Lumbar disc herniations are common, affecting about 1–5% of adults at any given time.
💥Many herniations are asymptomatic, studies show a large portion of adults have disc bulges on MRI without any pain.
👍🏻The good news? Most herniations improve naturally with conservative care, education, movement, and graded exercises. Surgery is rarely needed unless red-flag symptoms appear.
🎯Research shows most symptomatic LDHs improve over time without surgery:
💥70–90% of patients improve within 6–12 weeks with conservative care.
✅Remember: pain ≠ damage. Your nervous system often amplifies sensitivity, not structural harm. Staying active, guided by rehab, is safe and effective.
Common. Treatable. Recoverable. 💪
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